Longines 12.68Z ref 5411 (1946) with a stunning high glossy gilt dial, delivered to Sweden...

Good evening dear fellow OF members (now it´s evening in Scandinavia). I just received this little beauty. Case is 33 mm and I have now studied the dial carefully. I have my doubts. Why I have doubts it´s because the dial is the best I have seen in this configuration, it´s a joy to look at it!

The fonts seem a little fat and the dial is so clean and look almost brand new, although there is patina and it´s not shiny white markers. The lume on the numerals are very fragile, you can see some lume-dust on the dial.

Sub second has some imperfections, but I have seen other pieces from this era with the same. In all, the dial is stunning - but is it genuine?
I hope the high resolution picture of the dial shows all details. There are some reflections, as mentioned dial is glossy and flawless. The white spots are dust.

My thoughts:
Hands are correct but relumed
Logo seems correct - but a little "fat"
Numerals are relumed - possibly.

What are your thoughts?

Though atypical, I have seen this type of sub-dial before. I think that it is original. The watch below was originally sold to Sweden in 1948. Maybe yours was too? Here is the link: https://omegaforums.net/threads/longines-military-1948-cal-12-68z.10566/

Much appreciated @DirtyDozen12 ! That´s the same reference. I have ordered an extract of the archives. Here is the case back of my watch.

And things did happen during the photo session 😗 Some part of the minute hand lume fell off! When testing the lume the minute hand glows. It's definitely relumed. Here is a picture (quite poor) of the watch.
My watchmaker will apply new lume with similar colour as the hour hand, I will also replace the crystal and use the watch.

Thanks for these additional photos. I always love finding a watch in this condition. This one will turn out great!

I will follow your advice Tony and do it on both hands.

I will soon post new pictures, the watch is now relumed and the crystal is replaced. In the mean time here is the provenance.

Here's my 5411 from Sweden

Mine, both invoiced to Norway three months apart in 1951

My worn 5411-8, invoiced to Wirth in 1952.

A truly toolwatch you can wear to every occasion. Saved this because of the interest invoice 1949 to Nigeria:

I really like to preserve watches like these for the next generation. I am convinced that they will be used as intended if they are in good condition and with an appealing look. Though they are quite small (33 mm) they are wearable and the movements are reliable and of very high quality.

I think it´s stunning!

Fantastic watch! 😀