Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LACO-DUROWE - B-UHR - WORLD WAR II GERMAN AIR FORCE (LUFTWAFFE) Durowe, Assembled by Lacher & Co. Pforzheim, No. H2019, Instrument No. 127-560 B. Made in 1942. Very fine and very rare, oversized, anti-corrosion matte nickel military pilot's wristwatch with indirect center seconds and the original aviator's leather strap.
Three-body, matte gray, inclined bezel, concave lugs, large winding crown, snap-on case back, band engraved "FL 23883". Black with luminous 60-minute Arabic numerals and baton indexes, concentric 12 hour graduation with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds division. Luminous black painted lozenge hands. Cal. 48 mm. gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |