1951 Longines Jumbo Calatrava 5045-13
Brand - Longines
Model - Oversized 'Calatrava'
Refererence - 5045-13
Year - 1951
Case - 37,5mm, snap back case, stainless steel
Lume - N/A
Dial - Applied rose gild markers and feuille hands
Movement - 12,68 zs
Accessories - Taupe handmade leather
1940s Longines 5045-13 is a uncommonly large for the era featuring a stunning an thick case in unpolished condition with a breathtakingly beautiful off white dial with applied rose gold markers and hands.
The inner caseback has "Fab suiss" engraved including the reference and case numbers, it was most likely made for the French market.
The time only Longines Calatrava are some of the most beautiful watches ever made in this period, and this example in close to untouched condition is no exception.
The 12.68zs movement has been fully serviced and ready to go.