106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 162
Wempe HamburgThommen
An aviator's large navigation watch of the German Luftwaffe, with indirect centre seconds and hack feature
Sold
estimated
3.000—5.000 €
Price realized
4.200 €
specific features
Case
Matted grey, push back, original extra long aviator's leather strap.
Dial
Black, centre seconds, luminous hands.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.B.L.T. 92
Cal.31
Diam.55 mm
Circa1944
Ctry.Germany
The luminous material of the hands, minutes and indexes have darkened over the years. They have taken on a beautiful, warm caramel colour that contrasts attractively with the remaining white numbers of the minute ring and the inner hour indication.