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Vintage Longines Cal. 12.68N 1945 Calatrava Style Creamy Roman Dial

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4,8 (68) | Shop Rating

€2 950 EUR
€2 950 EUR
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Estimated delivery between Jun 07 and Jun 11

Description

Mid‑century Longines stainless‑steel dress watch with creamy dial, Roman indices, small seconds and Longines in‑house hand‑wound calibre 12.68N. A pure all original Calatrava‑style classic with perfectly aged dial.

Condition & Details

In perfect condition with no scratches on the crystal. A clean, untouched dial, an unpolished case, and a serviced 12.68N movement. This watch has been carefully preserved to maintain its originality.

Case Size: 32.5 mm
Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Cal. 12.68N by Longines
Year: ca 1945
Strap: New Nato Strap
Glass: Plexi crystal
Made In: Switzerland

Why This Watch?

For collectors, this is exactly the kind of vintage Longines that feels right: an unpolished steel case, an untouched creamy dial, and the highly regarded 12.68N at its core. There are no gimmicks here, just superb craftsmanship, a beautifully proportioned and perfectly designed dress watch with real substance, strong collector appeal, and the kind of quiet, lasting charm that defines the best vintage Longines.

Inside, it is powered by Longines celebrated in-house calibre 12.68N, a finely finished manual-wind movement used from the late 1930s onward in many of the brand’s most respected mid-century watches. It is prized for its reliability, attractive architecture, and classic small-seconds layout, making it every bit as satisfying mechanically as the watch is visually.

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  • International orders: 3–4 business days

Please allow 3–5 business days for order processing. No additional taxes for EU residents. Import duties may apply for non-EU destinations.

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Well Worth The Purchase

The watch was everything advertised if not more.Was more than pleased with the product, shipping & professional conduct of the owner. Always keep in touch on any issues whether it was the watch or shipping. The watch was everything advertised if not more.Was more than pleased with the product, shipping & professional conduct of the... The watch was everything advertised if not more.Was more than pleased with the product, shipping & professional conduct of the owner. Always keep in touch on any issues whether it was the watch or shipping.

Gregory

Fantastic experience

Arrived with original case and the watch appears as brand new, incredible condition for a watch from the 80’s. Absolutely love it. Arrived with original case and the watch appears as brand new, incredible condition for a watch from the 80’s. Absolutely... Arrived with original case and the watch appears as brand new, incredible condition for a watch from the 80’s. Absolutely love it.

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Highly recommended

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