1940s Longines sei tacche US$650

I bought this beautiful Longines sei tacche from another OF member in August 2020 and hate to part with it, but it would be a consolation if it could stay in the family.

This SS 33mm case shows some honest wear but looks unpolished. The caseback has some scarring, perhaps from a perlon strap. It has a rich, even patina and the hands glint blue in the sun. It runs and keeps time well but I haven't serviced it. The lugs are 16mm. I don't know if your country's customs will hassle you over the pictured alligator strap, so I will include the handsome leather strap that arrived when I received the watch.

I would like to pay forward the generous deal I got in purchasing this watch. I ask $650 plus shipping from Tokyo. I prefer PayPal F&F or wire for payment. Please examine the photos carefully as there are no returns offered unless something has been grossly misrepresented in this ad. Thanks to OF for the space.

I have only one testimonial on this forum, but enjoy a stellar reputation on Japan's Yahoo! Auctions site. I hope the sun emojis convey that message.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/krogerfoot-is-a-wonderful-buyer.119478/
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/show/rating?userID=grace_5330

A free bump and unsollicited plug from me, I hope I’m allowed to say it used to be mine and I can vouch for the beauty of the watch and the accurary of the description.
It’s hard to capture its unusual and beautiful golden pumpkin patina.
The original radium blued steel hand are also quite lovely.

I was really glad it went to such a nice guy as @krogerfoot.
Below a couple of my own pictures, taken in natural daylight with no filter.