22nd May, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2119
 

2119

A World War II Military Wristwatch, signed Lemania, known by collectors as one of ''The Dirty...

A World War II Military Wristwatch, signed Lemania, known by collectors as one of ''The Dirty Dozen'', circa 1944, (calibre 27A) lever movement, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, signed and with a military broad arrow, seconds dial, luminous hands, chrome finished case, screw back engraved with a broad arrow WWW Q 2779 3598 3498, inside back cover engraved WWW broad arrow and numbered 3498, fixed bars between the lugs, 35mm wide see illustration

Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500


 

29.03.21 Case with surface scratches, chrome surface is rubbed in parts and with general wear, case with minor dents in parts, back cover with opening tool scratch marks, crown is discoloured, plexi glass with minor chips and scratches, later strap and buckle, original dial finish with luminous outer dot and baton markers discoloured and nicely faded, dial with a good aged patina, hands with luminous discoloured, winding smoothly and hand setting correctly, movement needs cleaning, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 22nd May, 2021

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