Make: Longines
Model: Calibre 12.68N
Year: 1942 approx
Movement: Manual wind
Box and papers: No
Case: 32mm steel
Dial: Salmon
Bracelet/Strap: New black leather strap
Condition: Vintage, good
Serviced: January 2026
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
Rare Salmon Dial
Longines has long been one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers, known for producing high quality movements and elegant designs throughout the early twentieth century.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Longines was at the forefront of precision timekeeping, supplying watches and instruments used in aviation, exploration and military contexts. This period is widely regarded as one of the golden eras of the brand.
The Calibre 12.68.N sits right at the heart of that history. Introduced in the late 1930s, it became one of Longines’ most widely used and reliable manual wind movements. Robust, precise and beautifully engineered, it powered a range of watches produced during the wartime and immediate post war years.
This example, dating to around 1942, captures that moment perfectly. A time when watches were built for purpose, but still carried a refined sense of design.
Why You’ll Love It
• Original Longines Calibre 12.68.N manual wind movement
• Circa 1942 production
• Fully serviced movement
• Unworn since service
• Beautiful salmon tone dial with aged patina
• Classic Arabic numeral layout
• Slim stainless steel case with elegant proportions
• Fitted on a new black leather strap
The standout feature here is the dial.
The warm salmon tone, combined with the natural ageing and subtle patina, gives the watch a depth and character that simply cannot be replicated. Every mark tells part of its story.
The blued steel hands add contrast and complete the classic vintage aesthetic.
With the movement fully serviced, it is ready to be worn and enjoyed while still retaining all the charm of a true 1940s timepiece.
Iconic Status
A watch from the era that defined modern watchmaking.
During the early 1940s, Longines was producing watches at a time when mechanical precision was essential. These were the years when wristwatches became a daily necessity rather than a luxury, worn by professionals, servicemen and civilians alike.
Longines watches from this period were known for their reliability and understated elegance, often chosen by those who valued function as much as form. They were part of a generation of watches that helped establish Switzerland’s reputation as the global centre of watchmaking.
Today, pieces like this are appreciated not just for their design, but for what they represent. A direct link to one of the most important periods in horological history.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our new home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This Longines Calibre 12.68.N, dating to circa 1942, has been fully serviced and remains unworn since. It is presented on a new leather strap and offers exceptional value for a vintage Swiss timepiece.
Price £950.
• PayPal or PayPal guest checkout online, allowing you to use your PayPal account or any major debit or credit card
• Bank transfers
• Secure email payment links
• Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store
• In person card payments available in store and by private appointment
• Book a private appointment via our website
A rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of 1940s Swiss watchmaking with real character.
Make: Longines
Model: Calibre 12.68N
Year: 1942 approx
Movement: Manual wind
Box and papers: No
Case: 32mm steel
Dial: Salmon
Bracelet/Strap: New black leather strap
Condition: Vintage, good
Serviced: January 2026
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
Rare Salmon Dial
Longines has long been one of Switzerland’s most respected watchmakers, known for producing high quality movements and elegant designs throughout the early twentieth century.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Longines was at the forefront of precision timekeeping, supplying watches and instruments used in aviation, exploration and military contexts. This period is widely regarded as one of the golden eras of the brand.
The Calibre 12.68.N sits right at the heart of that history. Introduced in the late 1930s, it became one of Longines’ most widely used and reliable manual wind movements. Robust, precise and beautifully engineered, it powered a range of watches produced during the wartime and immediate post war years.
This example, dating to around 1942, captures that moment perfectly. A time when watches were built for purpose, but still carried a refined sense of design.
Why You’ll Love It
• Original Longines Calibre 12.68.N manual wind movement
• Circa 1942 production
• Fully serviced movement
• Unworn since service
• Beautiful salmon tone dial with aged patina
• Classic Arabic numeral layout
• Slim stainless steel case with elegant proportions
• Fitted on a new black leather strap
The standout feature here is the dial.
The warm salmon tone, combined with the natural ageing and subtle patina, gives the watch a depth and character that simply cannot be replicated. Every mark tells part of its story.
The blued steel hands add contrast and complete the classic vintage aesthetic.
With the movement fully serviced, it is ready to be worn and enjoyed while still retaining all the charm of a true 1940s timepiece.
Iconic Status
A watch from the era that defined modern watchmaking.
During the early 1940s, Longines was producing watches at a time when mechanical precision was essential. These were the years when wristwatches became a daily necessity rather than a luxury, worn by professionals, servicemen and civilians alike.
Longines watches from this period were known for their reliability and understated elegance, often chosen by those who valued function as much as form. They were part of a generation of watches that helped establish Switzerland’s reputation as the global centre of watchmaking.
Today, pieces like this are appreciated not just for their design, but for what they represent. A direct link to one of the most important periods in horological history.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our new home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This Longines Calibre 12.68.N, dating to circa 1942, has been fully serviced and remains unworn since. It is presented on a new leather strap and offers exceptional value for a vintage Swiss timepiece.
Price £950.
• PayPal or PayPal guest checkout online, allowing you to use your PayPal account or any major debit or credit card
• Bank transfers
• Secure email payment links
• Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store
• In person card payments available in store and by private appointment
• Book a private appointment via our website
A rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of 1940s Swiss watchmaking with real character.
