#85 • Wakmann chronograph, manual wind

Part of 260702 - "Star Wheels & Geneva Stripes" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - June 25 - July 2 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $750.00

Status: Sold

WW - Wakmann chronograph, manual wind, 40mm x 42mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original black plated base metal case with stainless steel screw back and round pump pushers, custom green nylon strap with velcro to attach to a flight jacket or instrument panel, original black dial with lume painted indices, tachymeter scale along perimeter, two inset subregisters for minute recording and subsidiary seconds, date aperture at 6, 17J cal 7734, s#1333, triple signed. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, chronograph functions and resets properly but has a seconds hand that is out of index, case back not opened to inspect mvt condition; excellent-plus dial with lumed indices that have a creamy patina that matches the hands; nearly mint hands; unpolished case shows light wear, a few small dings to edge of hooded lugs, case side, and edge of bezel, dent to case at 9; crown shows hardly any wear; glass crystal is heavily pitted with ample scratches, would benefit from a replacement. Estimate: $800 - $1,000 JH-78793