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1952 Longines “Crab Lugs” — mid‑century refinement
This 1952 Longines "Crab Lugs" dress watch pairs a sculpted, gold‑plated 34 mm case with distinctive lugs and a period‑correct acrylic crystal, presenting a confident mid‑century silhouette. The refinished dial and leather strap maintain the watch’s dressy character while the movement carries the technical legacy: the manual‑wind Cal. 12.68Z, 17 jewels, famed for its robust architecture and fine finishing. For a contemporary collector, the piece offers a direct link to Longines’ mid‑century manufacture tradition and classic proportions that wear comfortably today.
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Longines Longines Dress Watch "Crab Lugs" Ref. 6416-2
- Reference
- 6416-2
- Estimated production
- 1952
- Case material
- Gold-plated
- Case diameter
- 34 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 43 mm
- Dial
- Refinished
- Crystal
- Acrylic (period-correct)
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather
- Movement
- Manual Wind
- Caliber
- 12.68Z
- Jewels
- 17
- Movement serial
- 8864••••
02Service & provenance+
The watch has been technically and visually inspected. It did not require servicing and is ready to wear.
03Delivery & returns+
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