This is a Longines watch from the early 1940s, equipped with the renowned Cal. 12.68z movement and featuring a "Stop-Second Minute Recorder" black gilt tachymeter dial. This model enhances the standard stop-second function, which includes a 60-second counter, by adding a 60-minute counter with the Cal. 12.68z movement. By aligning the hour and minute hands precisely at 12:00 and activating the chronograph, the watch allows for time measurement of up to 12 hours.
Additionally, it features a stop-second function that halts the seconds hand with a light press of the button, while a deeper press resets the chronograph, providing a simplified flyback function. During an era when various manufacturers were experimenting with chronograph designs, Longines showcased its unique ingenuity with this exceptional timepiece.
The four-hand minute recorder configuration offers a highly mechanical aesthetic, while the robust case shape enhances its remarkable vintage appeal. The included bracelet fits wrists up to 17 cm.