For the love of the 12.68 or 12L…

I bought this beater late last year. Thought I could use it for parts, even if it is a whole watch.

Even if it is a redial….

Once I had my hands on it, I ran the numbers past Longines:

The original serial number 6’510’974 identifies a wristwatch in stainless steel bearing the reference 5223 and the order number 22344. It is fitted with a Longines manually wound mechanical movement, caliber 12.68N (also called 12LN in the USA). It was invoiced…

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