Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
LOT 140
B-uhr - World War II - German Air Force (Luftwaffe) B-Uhr, design: Thommen, instrument No. 127-560 A-1, movement (Werk) No. 890, request (Anforderungs) No. FI. 23883. Made by Wempe, Hamburg, in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, large, matte stainless steel military aviator's wristwatch with indirect center seconds, Guillaume balance and very long leather strap.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 3,000 - 5,000 / EUR 2,200 - 3,500
c. Three-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown. d. Black with painted luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer luminous minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel lozenge hands. m. Cal. K 31, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 15 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 |