Hong Kong, May 29, 2022
LOT 322
Longines
Ref. 5707, military wristwatch, black dial, cal. 12.68 Z, made for the British Army; “Broad Arrow / W W W”; stainless steel
HKD 23,800 - 47,500
EUR 2,900 - 5,800 / CHF 3,000 - 6,000 / USD 3,100 - 6,100
Sold: HKD 30,000
Stainless steel, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, military wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, black dial with suspended Arabic numerals and luminous dots, subsidiary seconds at 6, made for the British Army.
Case-back engraved with the Broad Arrow and the mention “W W W”.
Case-back engraved with the Broad Arrow and the mention “W W W”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Longines, Saint-Imier (Bernese Jura)
Model made for the British Army, “Broad Arrow / W W W” / No. F 4132”
Reference 5707
Year circa 1945
Movement No. 6 940 454
Case No. 23 088 / 408
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black Nato-type strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Caliber 12.68 Z
Height 46.4 mm.
Width 37.5 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated October 16, 2017, mentioned that this watch was invoiced on July 17, 1945, to the Longines agent, Baume & Co., London, United Kingdom of Great Britain.
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Part of the series of dirty dozen watches ordered by armies for military use, the Longines Ref. 5707 (23 088) was their answer to this request. Fitted in a 37 mm. screw-down case-back and fitted with a chronometer grade calibre 12.68 Z movement, it was the only brand of the 12 that fitted its movement with shock protection.
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Part of the series of dirty dozen watches ordered by armies for military use, the Longines Ref. 5707 (23 088) was their answer to this request. Fitted in a 37 mm. screw-down case-back and fitted with a chronometer grade calibre 12.68 Z movement, it was the only brand of the 12 that fitted its movement with shock protection.