Rare IWC (International Watch Company) German Air Force Luft...

Hammer

£2,700

Rare IWC (International Watch Company) German Air Force Luftwaffe 'B.UHR' Big Pilot stainless steel watch, reference 431 FL23883, movement no. 1014xxx, case no. 1033xxx, circa 1940, black dial with Arabic numerals and outer hour and minute markers, lozenge hands and hacking centre seconds, cal.52 manual wind movement with 'IWC' stamped trademark, with movement dust cover, the inner case back with issue markings and matching movement number, 55mm 
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** This model was issued to the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) where only 1000 examples were delivered.  
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** The case has been later converted into a pocket watch. The movement requires attention 

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Box and Papers - no.
Movement - the movement functions but only when placed on its front, so will require attention..
Dial - nice patina - see image.
Glass - light marks.
Hands - nice patina to match the dial - see image.
Case - converted from a wristwatch into a pocket watch as detailed, various light surface marks -please see images .
Crown - later converted crown in brass.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.