OLD VINTAGE LONGINES WEEMSWRIST WATCH STAINLESS STEEL CIRCA 1940

A HMuch sought after vintage longines Weems made for the english market,The watch was developed as a pilots / navigators watch, designed by Commander Philip van Horn Weems, USN,(Thats what i was told years ago, but not sure if true )and released by Longines in 1937. The watch was issued to pilots and navigators to be used for dead reckoning Aviation navigation.These models are becoming increasingly harder to find, Weems Navigation Watch, one of the first aviation watches.This watch is even rarer as its made for the English Market and has earned a lasting place in history as one of early aviation’s most reputed wrist instruments,especially with the correct bezel, Which is usually lost. stainless steel wristwatch, 1940s. This example is in stainless steal case, and a beautifully refurnished silvered face and open aribic numbers and the beauty of the look, in very good condition and one of the better examples I've seen in many years, 17 jewels,tan brown Leather strap to match the watch (sometimes the strap might get change), Has continuous centre seconds, Signed Longines on the Face, Case, And movement.. Issued in the 40's,The Wristwatch has been professional serviced and cleaned to its full glory, these watches are very rare and getting hard to find,the case is steel ,.It is in round shape. The Dimensions 34mm excluding crown, 36mm including crown, 40mm lug to lug and 16mm lug width. Overall condition very good ,The watch comes with a new non Longines strap. The watch is in working order. Highly collectable and hard to find This watch is for sale,Ready to wear,

be quick before it goes

Ref: G029 £975

Antique Watch co uk

OLD VINTAGE LONGINES WEEMS WRIST WATCH STAINLESS STEEL CIRCA1940

 

                                   

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