A Rare Military Aviator's Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Tutima, Glashutte, circa 1940, frosted...

(05.08.09) Case with neally all of the nickel plating rubbed off leaving the brass base metal finish, case with scratches throughout, glass with scratches, crown worn, chronograph functions need attention, the top pusher starts the chronograph but the second push does not stop the chronograph, the bottom pusher sends the chronograph back to zero position, minute registering dial does move but not returning to zero when reset with bottom pusher, dial surface with staining marks like dot marks, hands with white paint and needs luminous, luminous numerals faded, movement appears to need a clean, balance ticking, strap worn.

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