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ANTIQUE #SA862787

(reserved Jb) Longines Weems Canadian Transatlantic Air Service Issued Pilots Watch Circa 1942

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Oliver Sargent Antiques

(Reserved JB)For sale, a once in a lifetime chance to own this very rare Canadian Government Transatlantic Air Service issued Longines Weems, circa 1942. This is the small version Weems that shows remarkably very little wear. It is fitted with its original Canadian military issued designed dial and handset and is completely original, the dial just showing some slight radium burning from the hands not being moved for some time. Fitted with a Bonklip strap.
 
Longines Weems CGTAS Canadian Government Transatlantic Air Service watch circa 1942/3.
 
The Longines archives confirm that this watch was supplied to the Longines Wittnauer Company America in 1942. It left the factory fitted with RCAF design dial which looks to be in original and unrestored condition as does its deep blue infilled handset. The case shows only slight wear, the case back is inscribed C.G.T.A.S. 12530:
 
The CGTAS was initially equipped with 6 modified Lancaster bombers in 1943. Pilots would have to fly from Montre...
Antique SA862787 shown on this page was made in 1940. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1940
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07804 225 614
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD