98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 429
Hanhart, "Tachy Tele", Movement No. 122077, 41 mm, circa 1940
An aviator's rare vintage wristband chronograph of the German Air Force with flyback mechanism and tachy and telemeter scale
Case: matted grey, steel screw back. Dial: black.
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.
An aviator's rare vintage wristband chronograph of the German Air Force with flyback mechanism and tachy and telemeter scale
Case: matted grey, steel screw back. Dial: black.
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.
Sold
estimated
4.500—6.500 €
Price realized
6.200 €