This is a very cool, issued military watch in a 43mm steel case with rotating black bezel that was issued to the German Bundeswher or Federal Defence Force.
These watches are very sought after by military watch collectors and this example is a very desirable flyback chronograph. This is a so-called Small T, due to the marking over the six o’clock marker.
The matte case is in great condition and the back features the original German military markings - 6645-12-146-37xx. The black dial features bold Arabic painted numerals in zinc-sulphide tritium that have a lovely yellow patina this is a good match with the lume in the hands.hands have been stabilized in the past. The watch comes shown Single Pass strap plus with an original Bundeswehr leather strap with Single Pass stock numbers on the back .The Valjoux 230 calibre has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker.
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Specifications:
- Heuer Chronograph Reference 1550SG
- Large 43mm Case
- Serial 88xx dating to the 1970s
- Tritium ‘Small T’ dial
- Flyback chronograph Valjoux 230 movement
- Rotating bezel
- Original issued Bund strap & nylon Single Pass strap
- Fully checked by our watchmaker
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch
- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping