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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 242
Longines, Ref. 2340, circa 1944. Very fine, center second, stainless steel military wristwatch with 12 and 24 hours indication and military cloth strap.
CHF 2,800 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 3,703
C. two body, satin g, screwed and engraved case back. D. white with black painted Arabic numerals for the 12 hours and red painted Arabic numerals for the 24 hours. "Baton" radium-coated hands. M. 12'" gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch was used by Paratroopers. They needed a watch
which could resist to abrupt landings. In England, this problem
was therefore carefully studied and was resolved. They used a
stock of well-constructed Longin g s movement Cal. 1268 N,
fitting it in an oversized and strong case, the glass being fixed
from the inside.
Engraved on the back: "2085 - C.O.S.D. - 2340" and the "Broad
Arrow". COSD means Company Ordinance Supply Depot, and
the number 2340 is the serial number of parat r oopers.