Longines "Greenlander" W.W.W. Issued to the KNIL Ref 23088 20-16 the movement is encased in

the movement is encased in a soft iron case back to make a Faraday cage around it

- Universal Genève wrist watch ref

And that bezel insert that has faded naturally of the decades just tops it off…

This lovely Datejust is fitted with the pictured Bulang and Sons leather strap

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