Property of an International Collector
Longines
Greenlander, Reference 23088 | A stainless steel wristwatch, Made for the British Military, Circa 1945 | 浪琴 | Greenlander 型號23088 | 精鋼腕錶，為英軍而製，約1945年製
Auction Closed
October 13, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Property of an International Collector
Longines
Greenlander, Reference 23088
A stainless steel wristwatch, Made for the British Military, Circa 1945
浪琴
Greenlander 型號23088
精鋼腕錶，為英軍而製，約1945年製
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 2687 mechanical, 15 jewels
Movement number: 6'948'323
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back with Military engravings
Case number: 2293 and F6017
Closure: grey unsigned Nato strap and steel buckle
Size: 37 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
The present wristwatch was one of the famed W.W.W. series issued to the British Ministry of Defense, with Longines being one of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ brands which manufactured wristwatches for the British army during the tail end of world war two. Visible on the dial and engraved on the caseback are prominent ‘Broad Arrow’ symbols, marking the watch as property of the British military.
Longines produced the second lowest amount of W.W.W. watches, just behind Grana at an estimated 5,000 units, all to a high chronometer accuracy and water resistance to match the requirements of the military who needed the best watches for the rigors of war. To find one with a crisp and full case fitted with an original engraved caseback is even more special. This watch is perfect for any enthusiast who wishes to own a watch once worn by a hero of serving in the second world war.