Vintage Longines Swiss Watch, Rare salmon patina dial, Cal. 23M from 1943

This vintage Longines from 1943 features a beautifully aged salmon dial with patina that gives the watch a warm, lived-in look. The Arabic numerals and slim hands remain clear against the softly textured dial surface, while the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock adds balance and keeps the layout clean and easy to read. The patina developed over time gives each dial detail its own character, making this piece visually distinct.

The stainless steel case measures 31mm in diameter with a 38.2mm lug-to-lug length, staying true to wartime proportions. Its slim 8mm thickness allows it to sit comfortably on the wrist, while the long, straight lugs give it a slightly elongated presence. The simple case design keeps the focus on the dial.

Inside is the Longines Caliber 23M, a hand-wound movement used by the brand during the early 1940s. Known for its solid construction, it was a dependable choice during the wartime period. The movement has been serviced, however due to the watch’s vintage age, a time deviation of up to ±5 minutes per day is possible. The serial number 6526452 dates this watch to 1943, placing it firmly in Longines’ mid-century production.

CASE
31mm diameter
38.2mm lug-to-lug
8mm thickness
Stainless steel case
16.5mm lug width

MOVEMENT
Longines Caliber 23M
Manual wind
Serial number 6526452 (1943)

DIAL
Salmon dial with natural patina
Arabic numerals
Small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock
Longines signature

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