Dirty Dozen Army Watch | Longines








Possibly the best condition Dirty Dozen Longines
we have represented for sale to date.
Dirty Dozen, British Army watch for sale made by Longines circa 1944.
The Dirty Dozen vintage watch with satin stainless steel, turned case (47.0 mm x 37.0 mm excluding crown), and contract, screw stainless steel case-back. Typical black dial with the Longines trade-name, and War Department arrow. The dial with 1-12 hour digits, 60-second scale with luminous hour-marks. Subsidiary seconds-dial at 18.00 hrs.
To the reverse, case-back with markings, War Department arrow, 'WWW F 7759,' and serial number; the inside to the case-back with arrow and serial number. The case-lug with stamped number '4035,' which also matches the case-back serial number. The particularly high quality, 15-jewel brass movement with mercuric gilt finish to the main bridges. The watch balance with screw-in weights. The Longines trade-name, and movement number positioned to the main Bridge.
Condition report: Just very light use to the case. Plexi-glass clear and free from adverse scratching. Dial perfect and original. Hands perfect and with original paint. Case-back clean and free from adverse scratches or damage. Movement Particularly clean and fresh.
Recent full service. Fully functioning. Six month warranty [excluding 'waterproof' facility].
Condition status: Top Collection Grade Condition
Note:This style of Longines Dirty Dozen watch is often [mistakenly] referred to as the Greenlander, on account it was the timepiece used in the 1953 Greenland Expedition; the Rolex Tudor was the 'Expediton timepiece.'
Dirty Dozen rarity factor: 8/10
Price: SOLD
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