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Geneva, Oct 01, 2020

LOT 213

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“AChS-1M”-type military aircraft clock, chronograph, minute and hour recorders, “chrono-flight”; aluminium and metal

CHF 300 - 350

EUR 300 - 350 / USD 350 - 400 / HKD 2,600 - 3,100

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 350

Aluminium and metal, manual-winding, military aircraft clock, “AChS-1M”-type, black dial with luminescent numerals and four horological complications:
· Chronograph (activated by the right round-shaped button)
· “Chrono-flight” (aperture at 12 o’clock)
· 60-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
· 12-hour and minutes recorder (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock).


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Grading System
Case: 4-29

Fair

Lacking elements
Movement: 4**

Fair

Repair required, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-01

Fair

HANDS Original

Brand Unsigned, Chelyabinsk, Ural Federal District (Russia)

Model “AChS-1”

Year circa 1970-1980

Movement No. 36 573

Case No. 19 573

Caliber 1-74, 34’’’, lever escapement

Dimensions 86.7 mm. (bezel)

Signature dial

Accessories later wood box

Notes

The Russian Air Force uses one basic design for all there aircraft needs. Some are required for their fastest MIGs, others for simple propeller planes. This multi-function chronometer has spring wound, two days.

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS

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