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Lot 235

Longines. A rare centre seconds military wristwatch
C.O.S.D 2340, 1940s

Fine Watches

23 November 2004, 14:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £597.50 inc. premium

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Longines. A rare centre seconds military wristwatch

C.O.S.D 2340, 1940s
18-jewel Cal.12.68N movement, matt silvered dial with painted numerals and red inner 24 numerals, sweep centre seconds, nickel plated case with screw down crown and fixed lugs, screw down back stamped C.O.S.D. 'Company Ordnance Supply Depot' and numbered 2340, dial and movement signed 35mm.

Footnotes

These watches were developed in 1944 for the rigours of airborne work by the research and development team of the War departement. They used the existing stocks of Longines calibre 12.68N movements and housed them in a purpose made shock resisiting cases made from brass and then nickel plated. These watches were intende to be ready for issue by D-Day, 6 JUNE 1944, however many of these watches remained in various states of completion and very few were issued after the war, making this a rare and sought after example.

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