Longines-Wittnauer Tank Manual Wind 1085 - 10K Gold-filled

Specification

Year: 1940s
Box/Papers: No/No

Reference: 1085

Case no.: 031848

Serial: 12146393
Case size: 24mm (25mm with crown) x 28mm (36 with lugs)
Movement: Longines Manual Wind Cal. 370  
Crystal: Domed Mineral
Strap Size: Full length

Condition

This absolutely stunning vintage Longines-Wittnauer rectangular Tank-style wristwatch dates to the 1960s and features a 10K gold-filled case signed Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., Inc., New York / Geneva / Montreal, reflecting its connection to the North American Longines-Wittnauer market. Showcasing a beautifully oval-shaped dial within a distinctive rectangular Tank-style case with a stunning sunburst brushwork finish, the watch perfectly captures the elegant Art Deco-inspired aesthetic of the period. 

The watch features a charming and distinctive gold-tone textured dial with applied Arabic numerals and baton markers, elegant gold-tone hands, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. Presented in excellent vintage condition, this timepiece is outstanding both mechanically and cosmetically. The movement is running perfectly, keeping excellent time within appropriate vintage specifications. A superb example of a highly desirable and distinctive vintage Longines-Wittnauer.

Dial - The dial is in excellent condition for a watch of this age, showing beautifully charming light signs of age at closer inspection.

Case - The 10K gold-filled case shows light common signs of wear. The sunburst brushwork looks sharp and stunning.

Crown - This particular piece has its original, Longines stamped crown which works perfectly in all its functions and is in nice vintage condition. 

Movement - The watch encases its original Longines Manual wind movement which is working excellently. 

Case back - The stamped 10K gold-filled case back is in excellent condition for its age, displaying its original markings on the inner perfectly, the case back surface shows light common signs of wear. It is signed Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co., Inc., New York / Geneva / Montreal.

Strap - This timepiece comes on a new leather strap, which suits the watch perfectly.

Crystal - The crystal is in excellent vintage condition, showing some common scratches, which are not noticeable due to the texture of the dial.

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear! 

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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