Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2014

LOT 182

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.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

HKD 195,000 - 270,000 / CHF 2,300 - 3,300

Sold: USD 3,875

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Case signed Durowe, movement signed Laco. DIAM. 55 mm. THICKNESS 19 mm.