£1,000
Longines 'Majetek' Czech pilot's watch, c.1939-40
One of three brands to supply watches to the Czech airforce in the days leading up to WW2, the others being Eterna and Lemania.
Large 40mm steel case with snap back and coin edge rotating bezel with inner pointer.
Caseback marked Majetek Vojenske Spravy, which translates to property of the military. With issue number 1532. Lug stamped 486.
Black dial with luminous arabic numerals and outer second track. Marked non-magnetic. Hands are later replacements with luminous material supplied.
Frosted gilt movement signed Longines, running.
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