Rare German Military Laco Luftwaffe 'B.Uhr' pilots/navigator...

Hammer

£2,400

Rare German Military Laco Luftwaffe 'B.Uhr' pilots/navigators watch, ref no. 127-560B, circa 1940s, case ref. FL23883, black dial with applied luminous Arabic numerals & markers, lozenge hands and hacking centre seconds, manual wind movement signed 'Laco 22 Steine', no. 040xx, large military nickel case with fixed bars, the inner back with matching numbers marked 'Lacher & Co. the case back stamped 'H401x, large brown leather strap, 55mm

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Movement - very clean and currently functioning.
Dial - original and appears generally good as expected for the period.
Glass - surface marks and a general stained appearance - see images.
Hands - nice patina consistent to the period.
Case - typical light marks and wear as expected - see images.
Crown - adjusting hands correctly.
Strap - all intact, but has some surface marks and scuffs - see all images.
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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