This is one very fine and rare vintage Longines watch. It has a stunningly rare military-style black factory original dial. Very seldom will you come across a dial in this great of condition. Professionally serviced Longines calibre 12.68N manual wind movement with serial number 7064671, dating this watch to 1945. The movement looks brand new after the recent overhaul. The solid stainless steel case is in stunning, unpolished condition. The case model is 23243(197) and measures 33.3mm across, excluding the crown by 42mm lug tip to lug tip. The luminous on the dial and hands are original but no longer glow due to their age. The watch will come with a brand-new crystal. The crown is unsigned but original to this watch. It will come with a new 16mm genuine leather strap. Rare and well preserved vintage Longines similar to this is scarce in today's market. Wrist size in photo is 6 inches.
1945 LONGINES "SEI TACCHE"
Circa: 1945
Model: Unsigned
Calibre: 12.68N
Movement serial #: 7064671
Jewel count: 16 jewels
Movement Type: Manual wind
Case model: 23243 (197)
Case Material: Solid stainless steel
Case gasket: Original Flat-ring metal gasket
Crystal: Acrylic brand new
Crown: Unsigned original
Case Diameter excluding crown: 33.3mm
Case length lug tip to lug tip: 42mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Fat index
Strap material: genuine leather
Strap width between lugs: 16mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches