Monday 23 January 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 258

Monday 23 January 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 258

Lot 254

Lot 254

An alloy cased manual wind German observers watch by Stowa circa 1940, the matt black dial with...

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Lot 254

Lot Description

An alloy cased manual wind German observers watch by Stowa circa 1940, the matt black dial with luminescent Arabic numerals, anti-magnetic nickel silver alloy circular shaped case, inner cover marked Bauart: Stowa, case side marked with contract number Fl 23883, fitted with a signed nickel plated twenty jewel calibre 427 N with hack setting feature, movement number 6283. Case diameter 55mm.


"The Beobachtungsuhr watch by the manufacturer Stowa is an example of the quality of watch demanded by the armed forces in World War Two. This watch was created in different forms by some of Germany’s most prestigious makers, including A Lange & Sohne. At the heart of the watch is a precision pocket watch movement, its large size granting it a high degree of accuracy and coupled with the luminous dial, an exceptional amount of visibility."


Brand: Stowa

Model: Observers Watch

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Stowa observers watch, manual wind movement is currently functioning, light discolouration and erosion of the luminous paint to the minute track, hourly markers and hands, tiny marks also to the hands, glass is scratched and after polishing some deeper marks may remain, areas of heavy scratching and rubbing to the round case, some heavy scratches to the side of the case where it has been opened, creasing and rubbing to the leather strap, small tear also to the strap.


Please note that this lot does not come with box or papers.


Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any watches sold.


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