The present watch is offered today in a very appealing and original condition. With the effect of time, these numerals have taken a very pleasing gilt patina, which is very typical for the type of luminous painting used at that time, giving a very vintage aspect to the watch. Invoiced in 1938 this impressive watch that was most probably designed for pilots or to be used in night combat, displays a rare black tropical dial with what should have been very legible gilt Arabic numerals. Research shows that this watch was sold by Zipper, Longines’ agent in Poland. Its unusual size and sober design leads us to confirm it to be a special order for the military. diameter which was absolutely massive for a watch manufactured in the late 30s. The present watch is a remarkable, oversized Longines reference 4303. Material: Stainless steel – Acier Inox STAYBRITEĪccessories: Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the invoicing of the prensent watch to the company Zipper, which was Longines’ agent for Poland on 25 April 1938. Movement No: 5’52X’XXX (matching with case number)Ĭase No: 5’52X’XXX (matching with movement number)
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