108th Auction

2023/5/20

Lot 67

Chronometerwerke Gerhard D. Wempe
Navigations-B-Uhr

An aviator's wristwatch of the Luftwaffe in practically new condition, with engraving: "RLM" (Reichsluftfahrtministerium) "Navigations-B-Uhr"

Sold

estimated
1.5003.000 €
Price realized
1.900 €
specific features
Case
Grey matted, 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.