Heuer Bundeswehr Chronograph 3H Flyback 1550 SG Manual Wind

For sale is a legendary Heuer Bundeswehr Chronograph, reference 1550 SG, from the late 1960s to 1970s. This exceptional military chronograph was specially developed to meet the requirements of the German Bundeswehr and is now considered one of Heuer's most sought-after historic pilot watches.

The striking stainless steel case, measuring approximately 43 mm in diameter, impresses with its robust construction and distinctive military design. The black dial with large Arabic luminous numerals, two sub-dials, and the bidirectional rotating bezel ensures excellent readability.

A distinctive feature of this version is the red "3H" marking on the dial.This historic marking makes the watch particularly appealing to collectors of classic military chronographs.

Inside is the renowned hand-wound Valjoux 230 caliber, featuring column-wheel control and a flyback function. This allows the running chronograph to be reset with just the press of a button and a new timing session to be started immediately—a function developed specifically for use in aviation.

The Heuer Bundeswehr 1550 SG combines Swiss watchmaking with authentic military history. Its distinctive design, historic significance, and sophisticated chronograph mechanism make it a highly sought-after collector's item.

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