Longines Greenlander British Military issue stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference 8707

Technical characteristics

Type

Military wristwatch

Reference

8707

Invoice Date

26 December 1945

Serial Number

7006xxx

Issue Markings

WWW F86xx 23088 4929

Place recorded

Switzerland

Movement Calibre

cal. 12.68Z

Maker / attribution

Longines

Design

Visible features

• Black dial with subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock and military broad arrow marking beneath 'LONGINES'. • Cathedral-style hour and minute hands showing aged luminous fill and patina. • Stepped stainless steel round case fitted with fixed bars and a black strap. • Prominent fluted crown positioned at 3 o'clock; glass displays light surface marks.

Dial Configuration and Visible State

The black dial is catalogued with Arabic numerals, dot markers, an outer minute track, luminous-set cathedral hands, and a military arrow positioned above the subsidiary seconds dial. Observed directly, the dial shows the military broad arrow marking beneath the 'LONGINES' signature, with subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. The auctioneer's condition notes describe the dial as having original patina with some expected wear, with matching patina on the hands. Direct observation notes aged luminous fill and patina on the cathedral hands, while the fitted glass presents light surface marks.

Mechanism and Archival Invoicing Record

The timepiece is powered by a 15-jewel gilt calibre 12.68Z manual movement, recorded under serial number 7006xxx. The auctioneer reports the movement as currently functioning, while formally noting that working order and time accuracy are not guaranteed. Information supplied by Longines Branding & Heritage indicates the watch was invoiced on 26 December 1945 to Baume & Co., who served as Longines' UK agents at that time. The auction entry records that no box or papers accompany the lot.

Military Specification and Case Structure

The auction description documents a 37mm stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch featuring fixed bars and a screw back stamped with a military broad arrow and the issue markings 'WWW F86xx 23088 4929'. The condition report notes light scratching on the case back, characterizing it as typical wear. Visual observations record a stepped stainless steel round case with a fluted crown at 3 o'clock. The auctioneer confirms that the crown adjusts correctly and notes that the watch is fitted with a modern black leather strap.

Identification

Reference

8707

Serial number

7006xxx

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.