Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 152
B-UHR REF. 127-560 A-1 WORLD WAR II GERMAN AIR FORCE Thommen, made by Wempe, Hamburg, No. 209, Ref. 127-560 A-1. Circa 1940. Fine and rare, large, matte stainless steel military aviator's wristwatch with indirect center seconds, Guillaume balance and long leather strap.
HKD 15,000 - 23,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 32,500
C. Three-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown. D. Black with painted luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, inner hour ring, 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: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |