2171 - Heuer Bundeswehr Chronograph 1550 SG, German Air Force, Valjoux 230, Pilot's Chronograph, Ø 42 mm,

Heuer Bundeswehr Chronograph 1550 SG, German Air Force, Valjoux 230, Pilot's Chronograph, Ø 42 mm, A rare military men’s chronograph from the renowned Swiss watch manufacturer Heuer, reference 1550 SG, manufactured for the German Bundeswehr and the German Air Force. This striking pilot’s chronograph is among the most sought-after military wristwatches from Heuer and is distinguished by its functional design and its historical connection to military aviation. The watch features a robust stainless steel case with a black dial, large luminous Arabic numerals, and two symmetrically arranged sub-dials at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. The historic Heuer brand logo is located below the 12 o’clock position. The striking luminous hands and the central chronograph hand with an arrow-shaped tip emphasize the watch’s distinctive military style. It is equipped with the Valjoux Caliber 230 mechanical hand-winding movement, a chronograph movement with a flyback function, which was particularly important for military aviation. The black, bidirectional rotating bezel features a 60-minute scale. The black leather strap with a wide leather backing corresponds to the classic design of military pilot’s watches. The package includes an additional black leather strap as well as a black watch case with outer box. Heuer Bundeswehr chronographs are now considered sought-after collector’s watches. Production figures for the early version are estimated at around 2,500 pieces. Details: - Brand: Heuer - Model: Bundeswehr Military Chronograph - Reference: 1550 SG - Use: German Bundeswehr, Air Force - Date: Around 1967 - Movement: Valjoux 230 mechanical hand-winding movement - Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with flyback function - Case: Stainless steel - Dial: Black with luminous Arabic numerals - Two sub-dials at 3 and 9 o’clock - Central chronograph seconds hand - Black, bidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale - Two chronograph pushers on the side - Fluted winding crown - Solid case back - Black leather strap with wide military-style leather backing - Estimated production run: Approx. 2,500 pieces of the early version - Accessories: Additional black leather strap, watch case, and outer box Condition: Pre-owned with visible signs of wear and aging. In particular, the black rotating bezel shows significant wear on the edges. The leather strap also shows signs of wear. The functionality of the movement and the chronograph functions has not been verified. Dimensions: Case diameter approx. 42 mm without crown.