Rare Longines Calibre 23z Military Watch C1950

Name: Rare Longines Calibre 23z Military Watch C1950
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA425455
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by Fowey River Antiques

Description

This is a rare model in as much as it has the military look and feel about it.

It has a calibre 23z 17 jewels manual winding movement and as you can see is sparkling clean and in fabulous condition.

The fully restored dial is in mint condition and it has luminous hands. Of course it is fully marked with Longines on the dial. It has had a new glass fitted and the case has been professionally cleaned and polished so is absolutely pristine.

The case measures 32mm without the winding crown.

The watch comes with a high quality wooden presentation box to keep it in perfect condition.

It has a new premium grade military style strap.

The watch movement has just been fully serviced and is guaranteed to be a genuine Longines in all respects.

This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled by Alan Williams FBHI, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.

The watch is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers original parts. every part is then thoroughly cleaned in a 3 stage ultrasonic cleaning process.

The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturer approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The watch movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and the watch sealed.

Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give reliable and dependable service and will not require any further attention for many years.

Longines are one of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world and this watch certainly has that understated but elegant look.

The watch movement comes with a full 1 year warranty.

It will be posted via Special Delivery Guaranteed Next Day before 1pm.

Delivery for this item is free world wide.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Fowey River Antiques has dated this piece to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA425455

Dealers Internal Reference

longines military 23z

Dealers Notes

We specialise in high end vintage watches which we professionally restore such as Omega, Longines, Rolex, Jaeger LeCoultre etc and also ladies platinum and diamond cocktail watches.

All Watches include free fully insured international shipping. All other items please contact us for a quotation.

Description

This is a rare model in as much as it has the military look and feel about it.

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It has a calibre 23z 17 jewels manual winding movement and as you can see is sparkling clean and in fabulous condition.

Fowey River Antiques

The fully restored dial is in mint condition and it has luminous hands. Of course it is fully marked with Longines on the dial. It has had a new glass fitted and the case has been professionally cleaned and polished so is absolutely pristine.

fig 1. RARE LONGINES CALIBRE 23Z MILITARY WATCH C1950 — fig 1. Rare Longines Calibre 23z Military Watch C1950

The case measures 32mm without the winding crown.

The watch comes with a high quality wooden presentation box to keep it in perfect condition.

It has a new premium grade military style strap.

The watch movement has just been fully serviced and is guaranteed to be a genuine Longines in all respects.

fig 2. RARE LONGINES CALIBRE 23Z MILITARY WATCH C1950 — fig 2. Rare Longines Calibre 23z Military Watch C1950

This watch has been fully and professionally overhauled by Alan Williams FBHI, the process is highly detailed and meticulous.

The watch is stripped down to its component parts and each part is examined under a microscope for signs of wear, any worn parts are replaced with genuine manufacturers original parts. every part is then thoroughly cleaned in a 3 stage ultrasonic cleaning process.

fig 3. RARE LONGINES CALIBRE 23Z MILITARY WATCH C1950 — fig 3. Rare Longines Calibre 23z Military Watch C1950

The movement is then fully assembled using manufacturer approved oils and lubricants and is carried out in a clean room environment. The watch movement is then checked and adjusted for accurate time keeping. The cases are polished and the watch sealed.

fig 4. RARE LONGINES CALIBRE 23Z MILITARY WATCH C1950 — fig 4. Rare Longines Calibre 23z Military Watch C1950

Obviously this is not a cheap or quick process which is why our watches are sometimes a little more expensive than others but you can be assured our watches will give reliable and dependable service and will not require any further attention for many years.