Good morning,
I have this watch I like, it's a 1942 gold Longines, pretty bold and extremely precise, from the Extract of the Archives it looks it was delivered to Italy in May 1942. I've never seen another 18 kt gold 4636 watch and dial, but I may have a doubt because of the Longines logo that could be too much earlier...
What do you think about this dial?
Thank you for letting me know or show me some 4636 18 kt gold example.

 

It’s got a very nice case but sadly the dial was refinished — probably during service in the late 40s or early 50s. This logo on the dial was registered in 1942 but in practice we only see it on later watches. Also the crown is a replacement.

Longines had so many gazillion watch references in those days that I would not assume ref 4636 is the only one with a similar looking case.

Here’s one below though- a 32mm gold watch a dealer purchased a couple of years ago on the open market for 400 euros.
Your case is nicer as your lugs are thicker and more defined — his may have been overpolished, but also could be a slightly different reference.

 

T'hank

you very much, no doubts on the case, it's a 4636 with all its elements.

 

I’m not questioning the reference.

My point is only that reference numbers are pretty much meaningless IMO when you’re talking about Longines- unless you’re discussing chronographs.

Longines has so many similar references that frankly I don’t care if you want to call it a 4636, a peanut or a fridge. I just look at what it is.

 

Ah, OK, yes, I agree, but anyway we need a discussion starting point

 

The reference only identifies the case on which different types of dials can be found; however some dials are typical of some specific references, in some specific periods. So I don't think that the reference is completly "meaningless"