SIGNED STOWA, CASE NO. 6148, CIRCA 1940

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STOWA. A RARE VERY LARGE MILITARY WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS
Signed Stowa, Case No. 6148, circa 1940
With nickel-finished lever movement, 20 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, black matte dial with Arabic luminescent numerals, the inner ring for 12 hours and the outer ring for minutes/seconds, large circular case engraved on the band FI 23883, case and movement signed
55mm diam.

Lot Essay

Circa 1937, watches used by the German airforce were fitted with a panel indicating manufacturer, serial number and a "Fl" number. In order to disguise information regarding manufacturer and quantities produced, these indications were coded from 1941 onwards.

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