107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 339
Chronometerwerke Gerhard D. WempeNavigations-B-Uhr
An aviator's wristwatch of the Luftwaffe with engraving: "RLM" (Reichsluftfahrtministerium) "Navigations-B-Uhr"
estimated
3.200—4.500 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Matted grey, push back with military engraving, oversized aviator's leather strap.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.1037
Diam.55 mm
Circa1945
Ctry.Germany
During its experimental stage this "B" watch was fitted with a continuous central second. It bears this mark BA 11442 in an octagon (Betriebsaufsicht = operations supervisor) in the inner lid.