21st Sep, 2023 9:30
A Luftwaffe B-Uhr Observation Navigation Pilot's Watch by Wempe, featuring a K.31 movement in a nickel-plated brass case measuring 55mm with a type B dial in black with an outer ring for minutes/seconds and an inner ring for hours, covered with acrylic glass.
Side of case engraved: FL23883
Case back engraved: 471
Inside case back engraved as follows:
B-Uhr
Bauart - Thommen
Gerät-Nr - 127-560A1
Werk-Nr - B.L.T 471
Anforderz - Fl 25883
Hersteller - Wempe Hamburg
Sold for £1,300
Condition Report
Currently not running, a horologist has inspected the watch and claims a 'Broken balance' is to blame for non-function.
Inherited from the vendor's father, who was a clock repairer.
The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
A Luftwaffe B-Uhr Observation Navigation Pilot's Watch by Wempe, featuring a K.31 movement in a nickel-plated brass case measuring 55mm with a type B dial in black with an outer ring for minutes/seconds and an inner ring for hours, covered with acrylic glass.
Side of case engraved: FL23883
Case back engraved: 471
Inside case back engraved as follows:
B-Uhr
Bauart - Thommen
Gerät-Nr - 127-560A1
Werk-Nr - B.L.T 471
Anforderz - Fl 25883
Hersteller - Wempe Hamburg
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