GA
rare Longines Royal Navy 1940's Deck
watch in extraordinary mint original
condition,the watch has a stunning mint
condition white enamel dial , with bold
blued steel hands and Arabic numeral
hour markers with half minute divisions,
double screw case with screw on bezel
and case back, stamped on outside of
case back with Royal Navy issue numbers
"HS3 85911" and also marked
with the kings arrow denoting British
military issue,16 jewel high grade Longines
Gilt frosted movement, rare to find
and in this type of untouched condition.
Deck
watches were used as a secondary timepiece
aboard a ship which would be sychronised
with the ships main clock daily and
would act as a backup to the main ships
clock if there was a problem with it
and also could be used in a remote location
whereas the main ships clock would be
stationary.
Diameter
of watch head 55mm approx.
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