9th Apr, 2024 10:00

Watch & Clock Auction

 
  Lot 76
 

76

A WWII period Laco German pilot's watch

Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500


 
A WWII period Laco German pilot's watch, 55mm case, having black dial with luminous numbers and hands, running well and movement good, fully numbered to inside rear cover, and marked to movement, the rear of cover numbered H437, lacking number 9 as it has been primitively engraved with a parachute a shooting star initials and 6-V-45 (possibly signifying 6 May 1945 i.e. the date of VE Day). Typical wear commensurate with age and usage, the lower lug is bent. Numbered to side with FL23884, which corresponds to rear cover.