Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 209

Bulova Watch Co., "Aerial Reconnaissance Watch", Ref. U.S. 1917-H. Production of this reference startedin 1955.Center-seconds water-resistant stainless steel aviator's observation military wristwatch.

C. two-body, screwed-down case back with military code, sand-finished band, bezel and lugs, dust-protecting cap. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and square indexes, concentric, the 24 hours, outer seconds graduation. M. Cal. 10 BMCH, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.