Longines "Greenlander" W.W.W. Issued to the KNIL Ref 23088 FUTURE-ARCHIVE Heavy 2-way YKK brass zipper

Heavy 2-way YKK brass zipper with leather pull

This watch dates to the later period of watches that had no lug hole cases and super luminova lume on the dial and hands

The watch comes with its original box and is fitted with the pictured leather strap

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The bezel insert has stayed a rich black colour and it has an associated lume pearl fitted

Longines "Greenlander" W.W.W. Issued to the KNIL Ref 23088 FUTURE-ARCHIVE Heavy 2-way YKK brass zipperThe Dirty Dozen watches, marked W. W. W. for "Watch Wristlet Waterproof," were crafted to rigorous British Ministry of Defense standards in 1945, featuring a black dial, Arabic numerals, radium lit hands, a 15 jewel movement, and waterproof capabilities. Twelve companies, including Buren, Cyma, Omega, and Longines, produced these iconic timepieces. The Longines Reference 23088, was dubbed the Greenlander by collectors due to its association with the