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Details
Brand Longines
Diameter 34 mm
Model Dress watch
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Year of production (circa) 1944
Buckle/clasp Generic steel
Material Steel
Lug Width 18 mm
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Taupe
Movement Hand-wound
Backstory

It was back in 1832 in St. Imier that we find the roots of Longines. The house was founded by Auguste Agassiz and is currently under ownership of the Swatch Group. The brand would get its recognizable winged hour glass logo in 1889. It is the world’s oldest registered trademark.

Longines is currently very active in equestrian sports, but its heritage is predominantly in aviation. In 1927, the brand manufactured the 47mm Weems avigation (aviation navigation) watch in cooperation with Philip Van Horn Weems. Four years later, an hour angle watch for aerial navigation was developed in cooperation with Charles Lindbergh. A smaller Weems watch, measuring 33mm’s was introduced in 1937.

Note that this is long before the days of GPS or other automated navigation tools. Navigating your way through the sky was an extremely complex affair that required specialist tools like a Weems or Hour angle watch.

Throughout both world wars, Longines supplied military watches. They were one of the Dirty Dozen suppliers during late WWII. You will also find examples of the caged WWI trench watches in Longines’ archives.

Over the decades, Longines committed to many different genres of watches. From dress watches to chronographs and from pilot’s watches to divers. Today, its 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s dress watches are a a great entry point into vintage watch collecting. All the heritage and quality you could desire, but still relatively attainable. Once you get sucked into the brand though, there are all sorts of exotic and rare collectibles to be found.

Shipping

At AWCo we put the safety of our shipments upfront at all times. Therefore, we ship all our packages insured.

We strive to promptly handle packages to minimize delays. Delivery times begin from the day of dispatch. While we make every effort to ensure smooth delivery, we cannot be held responsible for delays caused by destination customs, local duties, taxes, or lost items during transit.

Certainly, we understand that overloaded mail-order companies can also contribute to potential delays in the delivery process. Despite our best efforts, external factors beyond our control may affect shipping times. Rest assured, we remain committed to providing timely service and will work diligently to ensure your order reaches you as promptly as possible. For any inquiries or updates, feel free to reach out to us at info@awco.nl. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Have a look at this 1944  Longines that is still full of design traits from the war-era pilot’s watches.

Longines provided the allied forces with all sorts of milspec watches. After the war, watchmakers like Longines had to adapt back to the civilian market. This watch is a clear result of that transition. It is pretty much indistinguishable from its combat-ready predecessors.

The dial clearly shows its age. But it does so in a very attractive manner. There is spotting, staining, and discoloration going on. And it all adds up to form a characterful watch.

Brand

Longines

Model

Year of production (circa)

1944

Material

Steel

Crystal

Acrylic

Dial color

Taupe

Movement

Hand-wound

Diameter

34 mm

Bracelet/strap:

Leather

Buckle/clasp

Generic steel

Lug Width

18 mm