#263 • LeCoultre WWII instrument panel radio clock

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $350.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Clock - LeCoultre, WWII instrument panel radio clock, 41mm wide x 53mm tall x 16mm deep, black coated metal case with mounting points for an instrument panel, bezel wind and bezel set w/setting lever, black painted metal dial signed "OMT" with radium painted Arabic numerals, not disassembled to inspect mvt features, s#159843 to case back. These instrument panel clocks were installed in German and Italian vehicles during WWII. The dial signed "OMT" refers to Officine Militari Transmisioni, a provider of radio hardware to the Italian army during WWII. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good setting lever function, not disassembled to inspect mvt cosmetics; excellent-plus dial with beautifully aged radium lume; excellent-plus hands with a creamy patina that matches the Arabic numerals; case shows light wear, fine scratches to back; glass crystal with a few chips on the lower portion and scratches throughout. Estimate: $800 - $1,400 JH-80517