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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 239
Longines, No. 23088, Ref. 2938, made in 1940. Fine water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch.
CHF 1,600 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 2,579
C. two body, polished, satin g , screwed case back, stepped bezel. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " radium-coated hands. M. 12"' Cal. 12.68, No. 6929402, gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-21-01 |
Fair Period HANDS Original |
Notes
This model was used by the British Forces and An Force in its
version WWW, during WWII. On the dial, the radium-coated
symbol? the "Broad Arrow". Inside the case back: the letters
WWW, the arrow and the numbers.