1940s LONGINES Cal.12.68N Rare 37mm Big Calatrava Black Gilt Dial,Center-Second

Longines, Cal. 12.168N, rare 37 mm dial, big calatrava, black gilt dial, center seconds, circa early 1940s. This model has a big Calatrava case over 37mm, which is very rare for 12.68 series watches of this era. The movement is Cal.12.68N, is a modified version of the famous Longines Cal.12.68z with center seconds function. The bezel design changed from flat to smooth design in the mid-1940s, and the dial design changed from flat to Bombay design, making this watch a very rare piece. Moreover, the rare black gilt dial that left a beautiful luster is a gem that further increases the rarity of this piece. The black dial and oversized case with luminescent paint that has changed to candy-colored attracts military taste, and the all-arabic design with long center seconds that only Cal.12.68N can provide are attractive features of this gem.