Longines "Sei Tacche" by Cuervo Y Sobrinos Habana, ref. 5188 in steel
A rare and fine Longines "Sei Tacche", reference 5188 by Cuervo Y Sobrinos, Habana.
Stainless steel, Waterproof, twist back case, with "Sei Tacche" (6 notches) case back, stepped bezel, 33.50mm diameter, downturned lugs.
Case appears to maintain the factory polished finish.
Original tropical aged copper-tone dial, printed arabic numerals to quarters, and gold dots in fair condition.
Printed "Longines, Cuervo Y Sobrinos, Habana" below 12 o'clock.
Original blued steel sword hands.
Original unsigned crown.
Longines Caliber 27m manual winding movement, recently serviced and in good running order.
Brand new leather band with steel buckle.
Longines Extract from the Archives confirming delivery to Cuervo Y Sobrinos Cuba, on 9th December 1943.
MAKE
Longines
MODEL/REF
"Sei Tacche"/5188
SIZE
33.50mm case diameter
COMPLICATION
Sweeping seconds
CALIBER
Longines Cal. 27
CASE
Stainless steel, Waterproof, 6 notch caseback, double-stepped bezel, downturned lugs, twist back
YEAR
1943
ACCESSORIES
Longines Extract from the Archives
BRACELET/BAND
Brand new leather band with steel buckle.