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Longines - WW2 Military - No Reserve Price - Men - 1900-1949
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Longines - WW2 Military - No Reserve Price - Men - 1900-1949

Longines – Military Small Second WW2 Military Heritage • Stainless Steel • Rare Black Dial A historically significant military timepiece, this Longines Military Small Second from the WWII era represents the rugged elegance and precision that made Longines a key supplier for armed forces around the world. With its compact presence and rare black dial, it stands as a remarkable survivor of its time. Technical Details Brand: Longines Model: Military Small Second Case: Stainless steel, 33 mm Crystal: Acrylic glass Dial: Rare black dial with patina Water Resistance: Untested Movement: Swiss mechanical Longines movement Functions: Hour, minutes, small seconds Strap: Generic leather strap, fits up to 21 cm wrist Condition: Grade B – signs of use according to age Box: Generic Story & Heritage During World War II, Longines emerged as one of the most trusted watch manufacturers for military personnel, supplying reliable and precise field watches that could withstand harsh conditions. This model reflects the exact philosophy that guided the brand during the era: legibility, simplicity, and unwavering dependability. The rare black dial was highly sought after by servicemen for its superior contrast in low-light environments. The blued hands and luminous numerals added essential visibility during night operations, and the small-second layout allowed soldiers to time maneuvers with better precision. The stainless steel case, robust Longines mechanical movement, and utilitarian design show the brand’s dedication to producing watches that could endure long missions, extreme weather, and battlefield environments. Today, WW2 Longines pieces like this are appreciated not only for their historical value but also for their understated beauty and timeless mechanical craftsmanship. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - EUG 23

No. 99517638

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Longines - WW2 Military - No Reserve Price - Men - 1900-1949

Longines - WW2 Military - No Reserve Price - Men - 1900-1949

Longines – Military Small Second
WW2 Military Heritage • Stainless Steel • Rare Black Dial

A historically significant military timepiece, this Longines Military Small Second from the WWII era represents the rugged elegance and precision that made Longines a key supplier for armed forces around the world. With its compact presence and rare black dial, it stands as a remarkable survivor of its time.

Technical Details

Brand: Longines
Model: Military Small Second
Case: Stainless steel, 33 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Rare black dial with patina
Water Resistance: Untested
Movement: Swiss mechanical Longines movement
Functions: Hour, minutes, small seconds
Strap: Generic leather strap, fits up to 21 cm wrist
Condition: Grade B – signs of use according to age
Box: Generic

Story & Heritage

During World War II, Longines emerged as one of the most trusted watch manufacturers for military personnel, supplying reliable and precise field watches that could withstand harsh conditions. This model reflects the exact philosophy that guided the brand during the era: legibility, simplicity, and unwavering dependability.

The rare black dial was highly sought after by servicemen for its superior contrast in low-light environments. The blued hands and luminous numerals added essential visibility during night operations, and the small-second layout allowed soldiers to time maneuvers with better precision.

The stainless steel case, robust Longines mechanical movement, and utilitarian design show the brand’s dedication to producing watches that could endure long missions, extreme weather, and battlefield environments. Today, WW2 Longines pieces like this are appreciated not only for their historical value but also for their understated beauty and timeless mechanical craftsmanship.

Express Delivery Via UPS Express
Internal Reference Number - EUG 23

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