27th Jul, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
209
A German Luftwaffe navigator's oversized watch head, the circular black dial with Arabic hours, minutes and hacking centre seconds hands, numbered FL23883, to a jewelled manual wind movement signed Laco and numbered 04568, the outer case back numbered H4568, the inner case back stamped 'Bauart: Durowe, Gerät-Nr. 127-560B, Werk-Nr. H 4568, Anforderz. Fl.23883, Herstellar: Lacher&Co', case width approximately 5.5cm
Accompanied by purchase receipt dated 28 October 2006 and later Laco strap
Sold for £1,350
Estimated at £700 - £900
A German Luftwaffe navigator's oversized watch head, the circular black dial with Arabic hours, minutes and hacking centre seconds hands, numbered FL23883, to a jewelled manual wind movement signed Laco and numbered 04568, the outer case back numbered H4568, the inner case back stamped 'Bauart: Durowe, Gerät-Nr. 127-560B, Werk-Nr. H 4568, Anforderz. Fl.23883, Herstellar: Lacher&Co', case width approximately 5.5cm
Accompanied by purchase receipt dated 28 October 2006 and later Laco strap
Patchy staining, scuffs, scratches and dust residue to dial. The hands appear to have been re-lumed and elements to the dial may have bee re-touched/re-painted. Scuffs and scratches to glass. Scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks to case, and patchy brownish staining. The movement currently runs when wound but working order has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Case length including shoulder lugs approx. 6.4cm. By repute, this watch has had a previous service and we cannot therefore guarantee that all parts/elements are original. Gross weight, including movement, approx. 155gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 27th Jul, 2022
