Longines Caliber 12 68z

Longines Caliber 12.68Z

Longines Caliber 12 68z

Brand Longines
Caliber Number 12.68Z
Movement Type Manual wind, mechanical
Diameter 12”’ (27mm)
Thickness 4.25mm
Jewels 17
Lift Angle 44 degrees (needs confirmed)
Power Reserve ~41 hours
Vibrations Per Hour 18,000 bph
Balance Staff U860
Hairspring Flat
Anti-Shock Incabloc
Features Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6:00
Country of Manufacture Switzerland
Production Years 1940s – 1950s
Known Models (Add yours in the comments below)

The Longines caliber 12.68Z is a vintage mechanical movement. This caliber was produced in the 1940s and 1950s.

The movement featured here was found in a vintage Longines dress watch here. This is what wahawatches said about it:

“The movement is the Longines 12.68z with serial number 9.49xxxx. On April 28th, 1956, it was sold to Bessire which was the Belgian agent for Longines at the time.

It didn’t have any problems and it kept good time. This is just a regular service to keep it in pristine condition. In the case of Longines, it’s extra important because parts are hard to find and they’re expensive.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8ttNf8Hz3g

About Longines

Longines was founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. This brand is part of the Swatch Group watch conglomerate. At one point in time, Longines was manufacturing their own movements. Today, they are primarily using movements produced by the Swatch Group’s ETA factory.

Please share your experiences and thoughts about the Longines caliber 12.68Z in the comments section below…

Caliber submitted by wahawatches.com

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Service: Longines Dress Watch with Longines 12.68Z Movement - WahaWatches
4 years ago

[…] movement is the Longines 12.68Z with serial number 9.49xxxx. On April 28th, 1956, Longines sold it to Bessire which was their […]

Bene
Bene
4 years ago

How is the timekeeping and is there a second stop when you pull the crown?

Bene
Bene
4 years ago

How is the timekeeping

Melvin
Melvin
4 years ago
Reply to  Bene

I managed to get it to +4 seconds a day.

Bene
Bene
4 years ago

Are 620 € a fair price for the watch in good conditions?

Rodrigo Varas
Rodrigo Varas
3 years ago
Reply to  Bene

Hi Bene, igual you are booking for a Longines watch with 1268z calibre, I have one for sale.

Yannick
Yannick
3 years ago
Reply to  Rodrigo Varas

pm me!

Rodrigo Varas
Rodrigo Varas
3 years ago
Reply to  Yannick

Like this!

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Yannick
Yannick
3 years ago
Reply to  Rodrigo Varas

I could be interested in purchasing

Rodrigo Varas
Rodrigo Varas
3 years ago
Reply to  Yannick

You can contact me through wsp +56984572515

Bene
Bene
4 years ago

When you pull the crown will the seconds stop?

Melvin
Melvin
4 years ago
Reply to  Bene

Nope, it doesn’t have hacking.

Rodrigo Varas
Rodrigo Varas
3 years ago

You can contact me through wsp +56984572515

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Service: 1956 Longines Watch with Longines 12.68Z Movement - WahaWatches
3 years ago

[…] movement is the Longines 12.68Z with serial number 9.49xxxx. On April 28th, 1956, Longines sold it to Bessire which was their […]

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