the movement is encased in a soft iron case back to make a Faraday cage around it
And that bezel insert that has faded naturally of the decades just tops it off…
Remaining in outstanding condition
due to the marking over the six o’clock marker
Longines "Greenlander" W.W.W. Issued to the KNIL Ref 23088 20-16 the movement is encased inThe 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