Circa 1940, re-cased by the military in 1956 — Longines. A stainless steel military manual wind wristwatch issued to the Royal Air Force

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Estimate: £1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,889–$2,519
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Sale: Bonhams — London Watches, London, Knightsbridge · 19 February 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-173935
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Longines. A Stainless Steel Military Manual Wind Wristwatch Issued To The Royal Air Force, Circa 1940, re-cased by the military in 1956. Bonhams, 19 Feb 2025, lot 45. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-173935.

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Longines. A Stainless Steel Military Manual Wind Wristwatch Issued To The Royal Air Force, Circa 1940, re-cased by the military in 1956. Bonhams, 19 Feb 2025, lot 45. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-173935.

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From the same sale London Watches · Feb 2025

Lot	Artist	Estimate
London Hallmark for 1847	Arnold, 84 Strand, London. A Rare And Unusual 18k Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch With Early Form Of Split Seconds	£3,500–£4,500
Datejust 'Ovettone', Ref: 6105, Glasgow Import mark for 1952	Rolex. A Fine And Rare 18k Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch With Red 'datejust' And Date	£25,000–£35,000
Circa 1930	Rolex. A Lady's Platinum Diamond Set Manual Wind Cocktail Watch With Associated Case And Bracelet	£4,000–£6,000
Circa 1930	Movado. A Lady's Platinum Diamond And Onyx Set Manual Wind Cocktail Watch	£800–£1,200
London Import mark for 1969	Jaeger-lecoultre. A Lady's 18k White Gold Diamond Set Bracelet Watch	£3,000–£5,000
London Import mark for 1968	Jaeger-lecoultre. A Lady's 18k White Gold Diamond Set Bracelet Watch With Concealed Dial	£2,500–£3,500

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