{"product_id":"longines-ks-389","title":"LONGINES_cal.12.68Z_SEI-TACCHE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This item has been overhauled, so it can be shipped within 3 to 5 days after checking that it is working properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a Longines hand-wound watch made in the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The stainless steel case is paired with a two-tone dial (known as \"Bull's Eye\") that is silver in the center and black on the outside.\u003cbr\u003e The movement used is the hand-wound \"Cal.12.68Z\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The case has a six-groove \"Sei-Tacche\" structure, making it a practical design that is dustproof and easy to maintain.\u003cbr\u003e The case diameter is approximately 33mm and the lug width is 17mm.\u003cbr\u003e The combination of a rounded bezel and short lugs creates a well-balanced case with a slim profile.\u003cbr\u003e There are small scratches on the surface of the bezel and lugs, but there are no signs of excessive polishing and the original appearance is well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e The dial is two-tone, with a clear distinction between the silver center and the black outer layer.\u003cbr\u003e The hands are luminous and the numerals are Arabic indexes.\u003cbr\u003e The luminous hands and numbers show signs of fading, but this does not detract from the overall look.\u003cbr\u003e The print remains in good condition, conveying the atmosphere of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \"Cal.12.68Z\" used in this model is\u003cbr\u003e It is a medium-sized movement manufactured in-house by Longines since the late 1930s.\u003cbr\u003e With a thick baseplate and stable gear train arrangement, it was highly reliable among the common hand-wound mechanisms of the time, and its structure makes it easy to repair and adjust even today.\u003cbr\u003e The baseplate is gold-plated, revealing the ruby bearing stones and beveled bridges.\u003cbr\u003e It is decorated with Côtes de Genève and has a finish that is typical of Longines.\u003cbr\u003e Cal. 12.68Z is a movement that has long been acclaimed for its solid construction and consistent accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The case back has some small scratches, but no dents or rust.\u003cbr\u003e The strap is made of Accurate Form steer leather and has a buckle in the same color as the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This watch is a practical model produced by Longines in the 1940s. It is a vintage Longines watch that retains the practical structure and design of the time, such as its bamboo case and two-tone dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e LONGINES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Longines is a watch brand founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland in 1832. The company was one of the earliest to develop movements through in-house production, and has achieved many technological breakthroughs in the fields of chronographs and observation instruments.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e We have built a strong reputation through precision measurement and the manufacture of aviation instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LONGINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50755830349956,"sku":"KS-389","price":231000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/3031\/5140\/files\/KS-389_R1.jpg?v=1760252860","url":"https:\/\/kosetsu.watch\/en\/products\/longines-ks-389","provider":"古拙時計 \/ Kosetsu vintage watch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}