IN-DEPTH: The Lineage of the Longines Czech Aviator Chronometre â€" THE WATCH ADVISERĮterna Majetek and Longines Tartarugone: Czech Aviator Watches - Grail Watch The Lemania and Eterna both appear to be all original (or correct, at least), although there is some weirdness around the numbers on the dial of the Lemania, that may be radium-related damage, or perhaps the result of an attempt at cleaning. Correct or not, the hands are obviously re-lumed, and the crown is not correct. (Certainly, MANY of the watches with cathedral hands have incorrect cathedral hands, which greatly confuses the situation). There continues to be a debate about whether the Longines were all issued with cathedral hands, or whether two types of hands were used. Given the desirability of this second series, and the condition of the dial and case, I was willing to make some compromises in other areas. Mine is the least common second series (cal 15.26, enamel dial), with only about 500 made, dating to ~1938. Some have enamel dials, and some have metal dials. For the Longines, there were three series made, using different movements. Much has been written about these watches and I've included a few links below.
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