A. LANGE & SÖHNE - a WW2 German military issue pilot
A. LANGE & SÖHNE - a WW2 German military issue pilot wrist watch. Circa 1942. Base metal case. Case number FL23883, movement number 210610. Signed manual wind calibre, numbered 210610. Type B black dial with inner luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, outer minute track with timing divisions at five minute intervals. Fitted to an unsigned brown leather strap with base metal pin buckle. 55mm.The German Air Force, or Luftwaffe, commissioned watches from A. Lange & Söhne, Stowa, Wempe, Laco and IWC throughout the 1940s. These pilots' watches had very specific features, typically very large in size and with an oversized crown for easy operation whilst wearing flight gloves. These custom engineered timepieces, known as Beobachtungs-uhren, or observation watches, were issued to pilots for specific missions and then returned once that mission was over. This example displays a Type B dial, showing minutes at five minute intervals and an inner hour track. The case number, FL23883, is engraved to the case of the watch and identifies it as a navigational military tool.
Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning.
Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Hour markers are discoloured and some of the luminous paint has degraded.
Hands show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint.
Glass has scratches and marks.
Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints.
Crown has scratches and marks.
Strap shows marks and creasing.
Buckle shows noticeable marks and scratches.
This lot does not come with box or papers.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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A. LANGE & SÖHNE - a WW2 German military issue pilot wrist watch. Circa 1942. Base metal case. Case number FL23883, movement number 210610. Signed manual wind calibre, numbered 210610. Type B black dial with inner luminous Arabic numeral hour markers, outer minute track with timing divisions at five minute intervals. Fitted to an unsigned brown leather strap with base metal pin buckle. 55mm.The German Air Force, or Luftwaffe, commissioned watches from A. Lange & Söhne, Stowa, Wempe, Laco and IWC throughout the 1940s. These pilots' watches had very specific features, typically very large in size and with an oversized crown for easy operation whilst wearing flight gloves. These custom engineered timepieces, known as Beobachtungs-uhren, or observation watches, were issued to pilots for specific missions and then returned once that mission was over. This example displays a Type B dial, showing minutes at five minute intervals and an inner hour track. The case number, FL23883, is engraved to the case of the watch and identifies it as a navigational military tool.
Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning.
Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Hour markers are discoloured and some of the luminous paint has degraded.
Hands show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint.
Glass has scratches and marks.
Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints.
Crown has scratches and marks.
Strap shows marks and creasing.
Buckle shows noticeable marks and scratches.
This lot does not come with box or papers.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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