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Longines Military Watch

Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch
Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch

Vintage 1940's Longines Sei Tacche Military Style Watch

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Longines 1940's Sei Tacche Military Style Watch – a vintage 33mm stainless steel timepiece with a round case.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933
Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933

Longines Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Military Chronograph Manual Watch from 1933

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style / Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Personally Owned & Worn By Ian McDonald with COA - Longines Heritage Military
Personally Owned & Worn By Ian McDonald with COA - Longines Heritage Military

Personally Owned & Worn By Ian McDonald with COA - Longines Heritage Military

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

This watch: The watch is a Longines Heritage Military, inspired by early 20th-century military field watches and executed with Longines’ signature balance of restraint and refinement.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

While some of the dials for these watches contained colorful scales, the so-called "military style" dial on this very early example is much more utilitarian and uncluttered and goes ...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Longines Military WWII-Era Stainless Steel Watch, 1949
Vintage Longines Military WWII-Era Stainless Steel Watch, 1949

Vintage Longines Military WWII-Era Stainless Steel Watch, 1949

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1949 Vintage Longines RARE and COLLECTIBLE Post WWII Military Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Both 1 - 12 and 13 - 24 Hour Arabic Numbers.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Vintage Military 431
Longines Vintage Military 431

Longines Vintage Military 431

By Longines

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1293 Manufacturer: Longines Model: Vintage Model Ref: 431 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Grey Arabic Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Mechanical Wi...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Longines Heritage Military 1938 Black Dial Men's Watch L2.826.4.53.2
Longines Heritage Military 1938 Black Dial Men's Watch L2.826.4.53.2

Longines Heritage Military 1938 Black Dial Men's Watch L2.826.4.53.2

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

Longines Heritage Military 1938 Black Dial Men's Watch L2.826.4.53.2 - Manual winding with 46 Hour Power Reserve.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Heritage Military 1938 Steel Chrono Black Dial Mens Watch L2.790.4.53.3
Longines Heritage Military 1938 Steel Chrono Black Dial Mens Watch L2.790.4.53.3

Longines Heritage Military 1938 Steel Chrono Black Dial Mens Watch L2.790.4.53.3

By Longines

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Longines Heritage L2.790.4.53.3 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a ro...

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2010s Unknown Wrist Watches

Vintage Longines Sei Tacche 33.5mm 4528 Gilt Dial Stainless Steel Military Watch
Vintage Longines Sei Tacche 33.5mm 4528 Gilt Dial Stainless Steel Military Watch

Vintage Longines Sei Tacche 33.5mm 4528 Gilt Dial Stainless Steel Military Watch

By Longines

Located in Houston, TX

In very good condition. Vintage Military Watch Watch Properties Family: Sei Tacche Model: Vintage Military Watch Ref.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Sweep Seconds Military Style Wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel Sweep Seconds Military Style Wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel Sweep Seconds Military Style Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel (Staybrite) DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 32mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALI...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Vintage Military Stainless Steel Gents 431
Longines Vintage Military Stainless Steel Gents 431

Longines Vintage Military Stainless Steel Gents 431

By Longines

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1293 Model Number: 431 Serial Number: 212** Condition: 8 - Good Condition Gender: Gents Age: 1940 Case Size: 32mm Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement: Mechanic...

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Antique 1740s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Gold Admiral Wrist Watch with Military and Movie Historic Interest
Longines Gold Admiral Wrist Watch with Military and Movie Historic Interest

Longines Gold Admiral Wrist Watch with Military and Movie Historic Interest

By Longines

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1972 Longines Admiral 5 Star Gents Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with 17 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement. Original Silver Satin dial with raised Gol...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
Longines Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch circa 1940s

Longines Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an extremely rare Longines Military watch from the 1940s known as the "Big Indian”.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Two Register Military Chronograph
Longines Two Register Military Chronograph

Longines Two Register Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a 1940s Longines chronograph with a beautiful original dial. This watch has the the most sought-after 13zn caliber made by Longines. The case is in excellent condition with...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines Stainless Steel Broad Arrow Military Wristwatch Ref 23088
Longines Stainless Steel Broad Arrow Military Wristwatch Ref 23088

Longines Stainless Steel Broad Arrow Military Wristwatch Ref 23088

By Longines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Longines Broad Arrow Military Ref 23088 Wristwatch c. 1944 Manual Wind 1268Z, 15-Jewel dial Black w/ Broad Arrow hands, Luminous Skeleton Subsidiary Seconds

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Aviator's Wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Aviator's Wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Aviator's Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines stainless steel Czech military aviator's wristwatch, circa 1950's. Oversized cushion 40 X 51mm case. With milled bezel, elapsed time arrow indicator, gloss black dial with p...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Longines SS Czech Military circa 1940's
Longines SS Czech Military circa 1940's

Longines SS Czech Military circa 1940's

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines SS Czech Military circa 1940's with black enamel dial with patina'd luminous indexes and matching oversize spider hands. 41mm diameter case with heavy lugs and finely milled...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Steel Czech Military circa 1950's
Longines Steel Czech Military circa 1950's

Longines Steel Czech Military circa 1950's

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines SS massive oversize cushion shaped 40 X 51mm case circa 1950's. With milled bezel, elapsed time arrow indicator, gloss black enamel dial with patina'd luminous indexes and m...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch circa 1938
Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch circa 1938

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch circa 1938

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch, circa 1938.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
Longines Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s

Longines Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines stainless steel military-style wristwatch, circa 1940s. 32 X 45mm case with heavy snap back.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940 Longines Vintage Military Stainless Steel 431 Wristwatch
1940 Longines Vintage Military Stainless Steel 431 Wristwatch

1940 Longines Vintage Military Stainless Steel 431 Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1940 *Case Size: 32mm *Strap: Fabric Nato *Age: 1940 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please note we can order spa...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Greenlander British Military Wristwatch circa 1949
Longines Stainless Steel Greenlander British Military Wristwatch circa 1949

Longines Stainless Steel Greenlander British Military Wristwatch circa 1949

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Great model popular with Longines and military collectors. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced and detailed by one of our veteran watchmakers.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel military style model circa 1950's
Longines Stainless Steel military style model circa 1950's

Longines Stainless Steel military style model circa 1950's

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines SS oversize 37 X 44mm military style model circa 1950's 17 jewel manual wind with subsidiary seconds, Wide bezel, heavy turned in lugs. Restored 2 tone satin dial with bold ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military circa 1940’s. Massive over sized cushion shaped 40 X 52mm case, with milled bezel and elapsed time arrow indicator. Pleasing original gilt si...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Style Case Manual Wind Wristwatch
Longines Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Style Case Manual Wind Wristwatch

Longines Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Style Case Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Longines Calatrava military case style model circa 1946. Featuring 35 x 43mm robust design case with sloped bezel, heavy turned lugs, and snap on caseback. With beautifully r...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch circa 1940
Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch circa 1940

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch circa 1940

By Longines

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Wristwatch, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

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By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

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Longines Military Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact longines military watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 9k gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a longines military watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing longines military watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Longines and American Waltham Watch Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A longines military watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but amethyst rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a longines military watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Longines Military Watch?

On average, a longines military watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,200, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $19,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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