This is one stunning and rare vintage Longines "Special" watch. It has an attractive and nicely aged factory original dial. Professionally serviced 27M calibre manual wind movement with serial number 8237202, dating this watch to 1951. The solid stainless steel case is in excellent, unpolished condition. The case model is 5714-1 and measures 33.7mm across, excluding the crown, by 43mm lug tip to lug tip. The watch will come with a brand-new crystal. The crown is unsigned and original to this watch. It will come with a brand new 18mm vintage-style leather strap. Rare and well-preserved vintage Longines similar to this is scarce in today's market. Wrist size in the photo is 6 inches. It is a smaller-sized watch made for a smaller wrist or a Longines collector looking to add another rare find to their collection.
1951 LONGINES "SPECIAL" WATCH
Circa: 1951
Model: Unsigned
Calibre: 27M
Movement serial #: 8237202
Jewel count: 17 jewels
Movement Type: Manual wind
Case model: 5714 -1
Case Material: Solid stainless steel
Case gasket: Flat-ring original metal gasket
Crystal: Acrylic brand new
Crown: unsigned
Case Diameter excluding crown: 33.7mm
Case length lug to lug: 43mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Spear (original)
Strap material: Vintage style genuine leather
Strap width between lugs: 18mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches