Longines watch with Cal. 12.68Z movement, ca. 1945


This Longines wrist watch was given to me by a gentleman from my place of business. He lost interest in it and thought I might like to fiddle with it. The crystal had at some point been replaced and it would loosen in the case when the watch was worn and the case expanded. I located a new crystal and fixed that problem.

This is a classic 40's design, simple and easy to read.

Another shot of the dial.

I fabricated a display back for the case so I could admire the movement, which is a nice looking Longines Cal. 12.68Z sub-seconds manual wind. If you care to read about the making of a display back, click here.

A closer shot of the back.

A shot of the crown side of the back.

Text and photos Copyright 2003.