Lot 183

Hanhart

Tachy Tele

An aviator's rare vintage wrist chronograph of the German Air Force with flyback mechanism, red telemeter and red spiral tachymeter scale

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The "Tachy Tele" was introduced in 1939 to be delivered to the German Navy as well as primarily to the Air Force; because of its reliability and accuracy it was also very popular with commercial pilots during the Second World War. The watch was available in a great number of variations such as chronographs with one or two pushbuttons, with or without revolving bezel. Today the "Tachy Tele" has been relaunched and is available as an exact replica model.

This historic pilot's wristwatch was restored at great expense. The case was revised, the dial was cleaned and the numbers and hands were fitted with new luminous material. The movement was also professionally overhauled. All in all, this is a watch that is perfect for daily use.