Laco - Observation

Artemide Aste Watch Auction | San Marino Città San Marino, 26 April

Movement
Handwinding
Year of manufacture
1940
Lot number
90

Case material
Steel
Diameter
55
Bracelet material
Leather

Location
Watch type
Men/Unisex

Description

LACO "Observation", military, around 1940. Nickeled brass round case, diam. 55 mm, FL 23883, n. H3254, (very good condition). Black dial with painted indexes (very good condition). Round movement with manual winding, (very good condition). Original big leather strap. Case and movement signed. Exclusively used by Navigators of the German Air Force for astronomic navigation (course determination through the stars). Source: Michele Galizia, "Military Wristwatches sky land sea", pag. 115, Cronomania, 2008.
Starting price: € 1'800