Description: ANOTHER GREAT RAF WW2 WATCH FROM TIMEISPRECIOUS!! FOR YOUR BUYING PLEASURE TODAY IS THIS RARE GENUINE LONGINES C 1943 BRITISH MILITARY CALIBRE 12.68N ROYAL AIR FORCE WW2 WRISTWATCH IN NICE ORIGINAL CONDITION. A GOOD FIELD WORN EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND SOUGHT AFTER WRIST WATCH!! CASE: This superb Longines military wristwatch has a its original alloy case with stainless back with steel case back. The case shows a lot of natural aging and the alloy has deteriated over its 81 years . The bezel has a some normal wear related nicks to its edge. I can see no noticeable dents or dings. The back of the case is engraved with the letters 6B/159 and numbered A17940. The inside of the case back is fully signed by LONGINES. The case measures 3.2cms (32mm) across excluding the crown. DIAL: This is a lovely original military FULLY SIGNED LONGINES dial which is typical of this type of rare watch. It is in aged condition with darkening of the left side and lifting of the laminate between 6 and 12 o’clock resulting in a bubbling effect which has rubbed the numerals. It has Arabic numerals in the most are legible but not perfect. It is signed with the word 'LONGINES' an ‘Swiss made’ to the bottom of the dial. The dial has a blued steel centre second dial which is original and is in very good condition. The hour and minute hands are original too and are blued steel and are in excellent condition. This lovely dial has a black 'railway' outer minute track. The plastic crystal is in good condition. MOVEMENT: This is a genuine LONGINES 12.68N 16 jewel manual wind movement. It is in working order and has kept good time as tested over a 24 hour period. There is some loss of the gold colored plating to some of the movement edges. The movement has been timed and oiled. It winds and sets smoothly. As always a full service would be recommended for continuing working order and optimum timekeeping. The movement is numbered 663xxxx dating it to circa 1943. It is fully stamped 'LONGINES' and 'SWISS MADE'. I’m not sure if the crown is original as it is a brass color rather than the normal white metal. (See photos) BAND: This beautiful watch has a brand new 16mm leather black band fitted. The band is in excellent condition and has never been on a wrist. The band and watch measure approx 9 inches in total length, so I would estimate that the watch will fit up to an 8 and 3/4 inch wrist comfortably. THIS IS A FANTASTIC AND ORIGINAL AND SOUGHT AFTER LONGINES RAF WRISTWATCH IN USED CONDITION. This watch has recently been oiled and timed. However, shipping can be unkind unkind to watches. We do check the watch to be certain it runs when the watch is listed and we re-check the watch before it is shipped. There is no warranty on the running and considering this is a vintage watch, it is possible that an adjustment or servicing may be necessary. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: • Payment is due 3 days from auction ending unless specified otherwise. • All shipping and handling charges are to be paid by the winning bidder. • I insure all of my packages shipped within the United Kingdom. • I insure (at an extra cost) & register international shipments. There is NO exception. • My return policy is as follows: • Damaged or lost item refunds will be made by the insurance holder (ROYAL MAIL POSTAL SERVICE etc). • I describe all of my items to the best of my knowledge. • You may only return an item if there was a MAJOR mistake made by me in the description of the item that I have overlooked. • I WILL NOT refund any money to you if you did not read the entire description carefully (was smaller than you thought, wrong color, wrong size or not what you thought it was etc...) • Please also note if for some reason you just do not like the item or have buyers remorse I WILL NOT refund. • Because of the vintage nature of this item, no warranty is given or implied. • MY POSTAGE CHARGES ARE FIXED-DO NOT TRY TO NEGOTIATE AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION. • BE CAREFUL!-IF YOU "CLICK BUY IT NOW"- I WILL EXPECT PAYMENT FOR THE GOODS, SO ONLY CLICK IF YOU INTEND TO PAY!! THANKS FOR LOOKING TIMEISPRECIOUS. Serious bidders only please... Winning an auction is an obligation...if you don't comply with these rules, it will result in negative feedback. I have the right, if you have more negative feedback than positive feedback, to cancel your bidding early. Please do not waste anyone’s time if you are not interested.
Price: 1995 USD
Location: Hull
End Time: 2024-09-29T10:48:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 45 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Longines
Type: Wristwatch
Department: Unisex Adults
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Customized: Yes
Model: 6B/159 RAF WATCH
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Central Second