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Condition Report

Case:
This example features symmetrical lugs and is in excellent vintage condition. It has been expertly cleaned by one of our technicians, and was not polished by us, but was likely lightly polished in the past. There is consistent wear throughout the case typical of these military pieces, but overall it maintains excellent aesthetic appearance

Dial:
The original silver dial is crisp with attractive lume. The luminous in the hands has been expertly refreshed.

Movement:
The fully-serviced manual-wind calibre by Longines is in excellent condition.

Bracelet:
This watch comes on a 16mm period-correct vintage military style strap with a gold buckle.

Shipping/Returns/Warranty Info

Every GAUTHIER timepiece comes with a one-year mechanical warranty starting from the date of delivery. We ensure all watches are in excellent working condition and are ready for daily wear. They have been fully serviced by our team of expert watchmakers or inspected for recent skilled service.

We offer complimentary insured shipping within all 50 U.S. states on every watch purchase.

Timepieces are packed in our Los Angeles showroom, and then shipped with fully-insured 2-Day shipping via FedEx within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required upon delivery to ensure coverage. Expedited shipping options are available for an additional fee. For clients in Los Angeles, we’re pleased to offer in-person delivery or showroom pickup by appointment.

Returns must be shipped via overnight or priority international service, fully insured, and at the buyer’s expense. A label will be provided and a restocking fee may apply. All returns must be received in the original condition as when shipped.

We welcome international clients—please contact us before purchasing to discuss available shipping and payment arrangements.

Please note:
* Due to the vintage or antique nature of many of our watches, they may not keep time as accurately as when new, nor as precisely as quartz or electronic devices.
* We do not guarantee water resistance and do not warranty against moisture or water damage. Deliberate exposure to water or steam is not recommended.
Warranty Exclusions:
* Internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
* Our warranty is non-transferable.

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1944 Vintage Longines Sei Tacche US Navy BuShips Ref. 22847 - Silver Dial

1944 Vintage Longines Sei Tacche US Navy BuShips Ref. 22847 - Silver Dial

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This vintage 1944 Longines Sei Tacche USN "BuShips" is a rare, evocative artifact of wartime horology. It is a stainless-steel, manual-wind wristwatch issued under contract to the United States Navy’s Bureau of Ships during the height of World War II. Engraved “USN BuShips” on its six-notched screw-back case, this example hails from circa 1944, a period when Longines’ precision craftsmanship was directed not just toward sport and exploration, but toward the very machinery of the allied naval effort. The watch’s provenance situates it firmly within a pivotal chapter of 20th-century history, when rugged reliability in timekeeping was as critical to mission success as any instrument aboard ship.

The design is understated yet purposeful: a modest 33 mm stainless steel case with downturned lugs and a subtly stepped bezel reflects Longines’ military ethos — robust under duress but refined in execution. The silver dial, with its full set of radium-filled Arabic numerals and crisp minute track, embodies clarity above all, providing intuitive legibility across a clean, utilitarian plane. Blued steel pencil hands with aged luminous material stand in elegant contrast, their patina whispering decades of service history. Together, these elements capture both the technical discipline and aesthetic restraint that characterize the Sei Tacche reference: a watch born of necessity yet enduring in style.

In good vintage condition, this BuShips-contracted Longines is a wearable narrative of mid-century military design, evoking an era when form truly followed function and every tick of the seconds hand counted toward a larger cause.

SKU# G1037
Circa

1944
Brand

Longines
Model

Sei Tacche US Navy BuShips
Movement

Manual Wind
Calibre

10L
Jewels

17
Dial Description

Original Longines Dial: Radium Arabic Numerals and Blued-Steel Pencil-Style Hands with Newer Luminous
Case Width (Not Incl. Crown)

33mm
Length Lug to Lug

41.5mm
Thickness

11mm
Strap Width

16mm
Shape

Round
Material

Stainless Steel
Bezel

Original Stepped Stainless Steel
Country of Origin

Switzerland
Box/Papers

Watch-Only

Condition Report

Case:
This example features symmetrical lugs and is in excellent vintage condition. It has been expertly cleaned by one of our technicians, and was not polished by us, but was likely lightly polished in the past. There is consistent wear throughout the case typical of these military pieces, but overall it maintains excellent aesthetic appearance

Dial:
The original silver dial is crisp with attractive lume. The luminous in the hands has been expertly refreshed.

Movement:
The fully-serviced manual-wind calibre by Longines is in excellent condition.

Bracelet:
This watch comes on a 16mm period-correct vintage military style strap with a gold buckle.

Shipping/Returns/Warranty Info

Every GAUTHIER timepiece comes with a one-year mechanical warranty starting from the date of delivery. We ensure all watches are in excellent working condition and are ready for daily wear. They have been fully serviced by our team of expert watchmakers or inspected for recent skilled service.

We offer complimentary insured shipping within all 50 U.S. states on every watch purchase.

Timepieces are packed in our Los Angeles showroom, and then shipped with fully-insured 2-Day shipping via FedEx within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required upon delivery to ensure coverage. Expedited shipping options are available for an additional fee. For clients in Los Angeles, we’re pleased to offer in-person delivery or showroom pickup by appointment.

Returns must be shipped via overnight or priority international service, fully insured, and at the buyer’s expense. A label will be provided and a restocking fee may apply. All returns must be received in the original condition as when shipped.

We welcome international clients—please contact us before purchasing to discuss available shipping and payment arrangements.

Please note:
* Due to the vintage or antique nature of many of our watches, they may not keep time as accurately as when new, nor as precisely as quartz or electronic devices.
* We do not guarantee water resistance and do not warranty against moisture or water damage. Deliberate exposure to water or steam is not recommended.
Warranty Exclusions:
* Internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
* Our warranty is non-transferable.

GAUTHIER Watches Guarantee

AT GAUTHIER WATCHES, EVERY TIMEPIECE IS CURATED WITH UNCOMPROMISING ATTENTION TO AUTHENTICITY, CONDITION, AND PROVENANCE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR FOREMOST PRIORITY, AND IT IS OUR PRIVILEGE TO GUIDE YOU IN FINDING THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. OUR TEAM IS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR ANY INQUIRIES OR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE.

Our Guarantee:
* Every watch is meticulously inspected, authenticated, and approved by our expert team prior to sale.
* All components are guaranteed to be period-correct unless otherwise noted.
* Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the watch.

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