Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 10, 2010
LOT 265
Laco ? World War II German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Laco - Durowe, Recognizance Watch (Beobachtungsuhr), instrument No. 127-560 B-1, movement (Werk) No. 5046, request (Anforderungs) No. FI.23883. Made by Lacher & Co., Pforzheim, Montage by Wempe, in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, large, matte nickel-plated bronze military aviator's recognizance wristwatch with indirect center seconds and Guillaume balance.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,100 / CHF 3,500 - 4,500
Sold: USD 3,600
C. Three-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown. D. Black with luminous 60-minute/seconds indexes and 5-minute seconds Arabic markers, concentric luminous 12-hour Arabic dial. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. 21''', gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, hack mechanism. Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 21 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |