{"product_id":"longines-wittnauer-weems-second-setting-watch-ref-4356-1940s","title":"LONGINES WITTNAUER WEEMS SECOND SETTING WATCH REF. 4356 1940S","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"display: flex; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width: 35%; padding-right: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClasp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width: 65%; padding-left: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLongines Wittnauer\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWeems Second Setting Watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e4356\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSterling silver (925)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e47 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eManual winding, Longines calibre 37.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTime\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhite and cream dial with adjustable inner disc and blued steel hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLeather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePin buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGood\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The Longines Wittnauer “Weems” from the 1940s stands as one of the most iconic examples of \n      military aviation watchmaking of the 20th century, designed specifically for pilots during World War II.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      At the heart of its innovation is the “Second Setting” system developed by Captain Philip Van Horn Weems, \n      allowing precise synchronization of seconds without stopping the movement — a crucial feature for \n      aerial navigation.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Its large 47 mm sterling silver (925) case ensures excellent legibility and usability, even when worn \n      over flight gear. The dial, featuring an adjustable inner disc, displays an even patina that enhances \n      its vintage character, while the blued steel hands complete a highly functional and distinctive design.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Powered by the Longines calibre 37.9, a robust movement derived from pocket watch architecture, \n      the watch offers reliability and precision in demanding conditions.\n      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Both a historical instrument and a remarkable example of horological engineering, the Weems remains \n      highly sought after by collectors of military and aviation timepieces.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54368805224771,"sku":null,"price":31500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/5955\/4627\/files\/DSC04690.jpg?v=1776668573","url":"https:\/\/andreafoffi.com\/products\/longines-wittnauer-weems-second-setting-watch-ref-4356-1940s","provider":"Andrea Foffi - Vintage watches dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}