1940s Longines Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. LTD

Make - Longines

 

Model - Sei Tacche

 

Case: 33,5 mm

 

Reference - N/A

 

Movement: Cal. 12,68z

 

Year: 1940s

 

Bracelet - Burgundy nato

 

Accessories - Company watch pouch

A beautiful and rare early-1940s World War II–era Longines, distinguished by its elegant stepped case and robust six-notch screw-back waterproof construction—an unmistakable hallmark of serious tool-watch engineering from the period.

 

What elevates this example further is its double signature, bearing the stamp of Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Limited, a retailer commissioned only to sell watches of the highest quality and finish. Such co-signed Longines pieces are seldom encountered today and are highly regarded by collectors for their provenance and exclusivity.

 

At its heart beats the Longines calibre 1268Z, a manually wound movement renowned for its reliability and precision, and a fine example of Longines’ wartime mechanical excellence.

 

The dial is wonderfully clean and well preserved, featuring bold Arabic numerals, a crisp outer minute track, and a subtle red marker at 12 o’clock, adding both visual balance and character. The watch retains its original non-luminous, sterile dial, complemented beautifully by blued steel feuille hands, which catch the light with understated elegance.

 

Presented on a burgundy NATO strap, this watch strikes a rare balance between military robustness and refined dress appeal—an exceptionally attractive and honest survivor from the WWII era, and a standout piece for the serious vintage collector.