Very rare Longines Chronostop

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Hi all,

some images of my Longines Chronostop cal.12.68z, diameter 37.5mm !










 
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Oh, that's just brilliant! Well done, J-Luc, superb condition.
 
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Very beautiful watch and a great wearable size too 😎
 
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I know it's silly to state, but if ever you decide to move this on, let me say DIBS! I love yours. I
 
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Hello, incredible duo you have there...

The stainless steel watch on the left of the picture looks like a Longines, and I guess it tastes like one too 😀

Seems the logo is still written on the dial although very faintly. Could a watch with the luminous material applied in such a way suggest military use ?
 
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Thanks Olivoil;
Since I am (though becoming less so , it seems) primarily a military watch collector, this Longines stop second from 1938 did indeed perk my interest when I first happened upon her. Ziggy includes the 12.68z stop in A Concise Guide to Military Timepieces, suggesting their use by the US Navy, if I recall correctly. This one was sent to Baume in the UK, possibly still military use.
Though it's small- 33mm- it's one of my favorite Longines. Sadly, it's now off at the watchmaker for some pivot post adjustment.