13th Jul, 2019 11:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 204
 

204

A Rare Second World War German Luftwaffe Aviator's Wristwatch, signed Laco, so called B-Uhr,...

A Rare Second World War German Luftwaffe Aviator's Wristwatch, signed Laco, so called B-Uhr, circa 1941, frosted gilt finished lever movement signed Laco and numbered 05095, bimetallic balance with blued overcoil hairspring, black dial with luminous outer five minute markers and inner hour dial, luminous hands, large centre seconds hand, large sized nickel plated case with snap-on back numbered H5095, band of the case numbered FL 23883, inner case back with full details and matching number, onion shaped winding crown, 55mm wide see illustration

The German Air Ministry recognised the need for an accurate observer's watch to navigate and assist crews on long range flying missions. The watches are known as B-Uhrs (Beobachtungsuhr or observer's watch). They were tested by the Deutsche Versuchsanstalt fur Luftfahrt DVL Institute. From 1941 onwards they were classified with an FL number which stands for flight and control, the 23 stands for navigation and followed by the three digit DVL number.

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,500 - £1,800


 

26.02.19, Case with surface scratches and minor rubbing in parts to the nickel plated surface, case is dirty in parts, half of the strap is missing, plexi glass with scratches, dial has the original finish, hands are slightly stained, movement plates with small scratches, wheels with staining marks, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I), 13th Jul, 2019

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