Vintage
Will, known as templetowers, presents a stunning 1939 Longines Calatrava, notable for its oversized 37.5mm case and the revered 12.68Z movement. His acquisition highlights the enduring appeal of vintage Longines, particularly pieces that defy typical size expectations for their era. This article delves into the details of this exceptional timepiece and the community's appreciation for its historical significance and aesthetic preservation.
Pure class, and looks to be in amazing condition. Shots of the caliber by any chance Sir? Cheers, Tim
Big congrats Will! Enjoy it so much! Hagwe! Abel PS: it deserves to enter it in our WS contest this week end!
Is that the original bracelet it came with?
The title was “Miniature pocket watch movement” and you need to go to the Patek level to find an equivalent today.
Blued hands, Centre wheel with polished shackles, facet polished shaft ends, an extremely nicely finished balance shaft, the lift arm/spring special to this movement, mono-metallic screw balance with auto compensating flat hairspring and an escape wheel cock that looks like a Madonna sculpture.
I also took a picture of the actual watch Based on movement serial number I figured out this was one of the last ones - mid 50s.
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