2.0894 LONGINES / WEST-END-WATCH CS(i) BRITISH MILITARY WW2, SWISS 1944

£720.00

This Original military Longines from the 1944 was manufactured for the West-End-Watch Co brand (Nr.1 watch distributor in Easetern/Indian region) and bears a military issued stamp on the caseback, CS(I) – Civil Services (British army corps in India.)

This timepiece is driven by a Longines 10.68Z with the serial number #6797028 that points to the production date of 1944. in near-perfect condition, the movement runs well after full servicing with great accuracy and lengthy power reserve (12-month warranty is applied).

We have kept this watch as original as possible, keeping the patination/oxidation on the dial, Preserving the case shape with no refinishing and including the original crystal. Other examples of this piece are found to be over polished and have reprinted dials.

Overview

Case and Strap

  • Original finish stainless steel case
  • Fixed bar lugs
  • Acrylic crystal
  • Stainless Steel caseback
  • Thick screw-down caseback

Dimensions:

  • Width w/o crown:  31.7mm
  • Width w/ crown: 34mm
  • Height: 39.6mm
  • Thickness: 9.5mm
  • Strap width: 16mm

Dial and Hands

  • Original condition dial with patina
  • Square style number indicators
  • Thin minimalist dial detailing
  • Thin and smart looking black hands

Movement

  • Longines 10.68Z

Testing results:

  • Testing duration:  1 week cyclic test
  • Average timekeeping range: 15 – 30 sec/day

Servicing and Guarantee

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