Lot 139
IWC - a military issue navigator's B-UHR watch head. Stainless steel case. Case width 54mm....
Monday 18 October 2021 | 10:00 | Lots: 158
Lot 139
IWC - a stainless steel military issue navigator's B-UHR watch head. 54mm.
Lot 139
Lot Description
IWC - a military issue navigator's B-UHR watch head. Stainless steel case. Case width 54mm. Reference 1033502, numbered 1014102. Unsigned manual wind movement. Black dial with Arabic numeral hour markers.<br>
<br><i>B-Uhren watches belonged to the Luftwaffe and were given to navigators before each flight during their bombing campaigns. Navigators would set their watch to standard time of the German Naval Observatory after receiving a signal beep from the airbase. With accuracy being of paramount importance, B-Uhren watches were regulated and tested to the highest chronometer standards and after each mission were returned to the Luftwaffe.<br>
<br>Alongside four German manufacturers, IWC were the only Swiss watchmaker to produce the B-UHR. 1200 IWC examples were made making it one of the rarest of the five variations.</i>
360: Yes
Brand: IWC
Model no.: 1033502
Postage: Auction Default
Serial number: 1014102
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is not currently functioning.
<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Noticeable scratch between four and five.
<li>Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing. Minute hand appears to have a small hole.
<li>Glass is missing.
<li>Case shows scratches, marks and dints.
<li>Crown has light scratches and marking. <br>
<p>This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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