Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937
Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche, Circa 1937

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A lovely example of the Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche from circa 1937. The Tre-Trache (the name deriving from the three notches (Tacche in Italian) to the case back) was designed with two attributes in mind, a steel waterproof case (although not recommended to test this these days!) and a clear and easy to read dial.

Even though the case is only 30mm excluding the crown, the dial design makes it a joy to wear and easier to read than many 36mm watches. What makes this even more enjoyable to wear is the patina of the dial which is simply gorgeous, give me this over any modern "heritage" watch anytime!

Now confession time. We purchased this lovely watch direct from its owner and priced it on being the 35mm version only to find it was the 30mm version. We should have returned it or revised our offer but we so enchanted by its beauty that we honoured the price. As a result, all costs in, we're selling this for a loss but hope at least this way it will find its way to a new owner who appreciates it. 

Technical & Condition

Condition: Given its age, this Tre Tacche is in exceptional condition with a gorgeously aged dial and clean case. The hands have been professionally re-lumed in a sympathetic cream colour. There are of course the normal age-related scratches but as you can see from the photos it remains in top shape. 

Year: 1937

Case size (exc. crown): 30 mm

Case material: Stainless steel

Movement calibre: Calibre 10L, manual wind

Strap/bracelet: New leather strap

Box and papers: Our own.

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the basics

Brand

Longines

Model:

Tre Tacche

Reference:

Year:

1937

SKU:

1681

THE CASE

Case Size (excluding crown):

30mm

Case Material:

Stainless Steel

MOVEMENT

Movement Type:

Manual

Movement Calibre:

Calibre 10L

CONDITION

Case Condition:

Clean

Dial Condition:

Aged

Glass Condition:

Good

Strap Condition:

Excellent

THE STRAP

Material:

Leather

Additional Information

Box & Papers:

Our Own

Brand

Longines

Model:

Tre Tacche

Reference:

Year:

1937

SKU:

1681

Case Size (excluding crown):

30mm

Case Material:

Stainless Steel

Movement Type:

Manual

Movement Calibre:

Calibre 10L

Case Condition:

Clean

Dial Condition:

Aged

Glass Condition:

Good

Strap Condition:

New

Material:

Leather

Box & Papers:

Our Own

Make this Longines 1st Edition Tre Tacche yours...

This Longines Tre Tacche has everything you could desire in a vintage watch, and with larger specimens going for up to $6,000, this one is an obvious steal! Make sure you don't miss it, and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!

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