| Brand | Longines |
|---|---|
| Reference | 5150 |
| Year of production (circa) | 1944 |
| Material | Steel |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Dial color | Silver |
| Movement | Hand-wound |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Bracelet/strap: | Leather |
| Buckle/clasp | Aftermarket steel |
| Lug Width | 15 mm |
| Set Content | Extract of archives |
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Longines Ref. 5150 Officers Watch
This stainless steel, manually wound wristwatch by Longines is a prime example of the military and civilian timepieces produced by the Longines watch company. The reference 5150, a trendy three-hand watch during the 1940s and ’50s, was issued to soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Its simplicity, reliability, and ease of use made it the perfect tool watch for the era.
According to a complementary extract of the archives information Longines, this watch was invoiced to the Longines-Wittnauer watch company on November 24th, 1944, potentially marking it as a World War II-issued timepiece during the height of the conflict. This dial ensures the watch can show both AM and PM times clearly. The correct handset is present, along with a larger, easy-to-operate winding crown, all parts are often lost or replaced over time. Powered by the Longines calibre 12.68N, also known as the 12L, this manually wound watch exemplifies the robust engineering that contributed to the Allies victory in World War II.
If you’re searching for a clean and sturdy vintage watch, this Longines reference 5150 is an excellent choice. It’s a testament to the quality and reliability that made it a favourite among WWII GIs, and it can serve you just as well today.
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Brand
Longines
Diameter
32 mm
Reference
5150
Bracelet/strap:
Leather
Year of production (circa)
1944
Buckle/clasp
Aftermarket steel
Material
Steel
Lug Width
15 mm
Crystal
Mineral
Set Content
Extract of archives
Dial color
Silver
Warranty
2 year (AWCo)
Movement
Hand-wound
It was back in 1832 in St. Imier that we find the roots of Longines. The house was founded by Auguste Agassiz and is currently under ownership of the Swatch Group. The brand would get its recognizable winged hour glass logo in 1889. It is the world’s oldest registered trademark.
Longines is currently very active in equestrian sports, but its heritage is predominantly in aviation. In 1927, the brand manufactured the 47mm Weems avigation (aviation navigation) watch in cooperation with Philip Van Horn Weems. Four years later, an hour angle watch for aerial navigation was developed in cooperation with Charles Lindbergh. A smaller Weems watch, measuring 33mm’s was introduced in 1937.
Note that this is long before the days of GPS or other automated navigation tools. Navigating your way through the sky was an extremely complex affair that required specialist tools like a Weems or Hour angle watch.
Throughout both world wars, Longines supplied military watches. They were one of the Dirty Dozen suppliers during late WWII. You will also find examples of the caged WWI trench watches in Longines’ archives.
Over the decades, Longines committed to many different genres of watches. From dress watches to chronographs and from pilot’s watches to divers. Today, its 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s dress watches are a a great entry point into vintage watch collecting. All the heritage and quality you could desire, but still relatively attainable. Once you get sucked into the brand though, there are all sorts of exotic and rare collectibles to be found.
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