Vintage LONGINES Cal.12.68Z – Steel Case – 1940s – Beautiful Patina – Swiss Classic (Interesting UK-market Longines with Baume English case and the respected cal. 12.68Z manual movement) Vintage Longines wristwatch dating from the late 1940s, powered by the renowned Longines calibre 12.68Z, one of the brand’s most respected manual wind movements. This classic timepiece features a beautiful two-tone style dial with applied golden Arabic numerals and markers, giving the watch a refined and elegant vintage appearance. The dial shows a natural patina developed over decades, adding authentic character highly appreciated by collectors. The watch is housed in a stainless steel case produced by Baume (Made in England), a well-known manufacturer that produced cases for Longines watches sold in the British market. The movement is visible in the photos and is clean, signed and running. The watch has been fitted with a new genuine leather strap, making it immediately wearable. A wonderful vintage Longines that perfectly represents the elegance of mid-century Swiss watchmaking. Specifications Brand: Longines Period: circa 1940s Movement: Longines Cal. 12.68Z – manual winding Case: stainless steel – Baume (Made in England) Dial: original with vintage patina Crystal: acrylic Strap: new leather strap Size: approx. 33 mm without crown The watch is running at the time of listing, but due to its age no professionally tested. A beautiful collector’s piece and a great opportunity to own a classic Longines.