We are proud to present this instantly recognizable and perpetually cool utilitarian watch with a military pedigree, issued by Heuer: The Bundeswehr flyback chronograph 1550 SG. It is original condition with the dial remarkably well preserved.
Originally, intended to be worn on the wrists of a Bundeswehr pilots, this Heuer chronograph boasts an array of functions to aid the servicemen of the West German Federal Forces who played a pivotal role as the backbone of NATO’s defense efforts in central Europe in the midst of the Cold War.
Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high-resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Heuer Bundeswehr Flyback “H3” chronograph reference 1550 SG.
DIAL+HANDS: For a military chronograph, legibility is key and this Heuer aced it thanks to a well-executed matte black dial, showing a crisp, contrasting text that extends from the brands logo all the way to the big, engine-turned subdials and 60-minute chapter ring. It remains remarkably intact without any marks or blemishes and has developed a subtle and uniform patina. The H3 symbol in red is indicative of the use of Tritium, a radioactive isotope of Hydrogen. It sets as a well-documented dial variant as well. The Tritium coated handset is in gorgeous condition and correct to this reference. The lume material has aged to acquire a creamy/custard patina. The luminous material of the seconds hand has fallen off. The bold Arabic numerals are fully intact and nicely garnished with a creamy Tritium tone that perfectly matches with the handset’s.
CRYSTAL: The unsigned acrylic crystal is in very good condition, showing light surface marks.
CASE: The two-body stainless steel case was clearly conceived to last and keeps its true, tool watch essence with an impressive diameter of 43mm across and a 51mm lug to lug. The matte case, with its sandblasted finish, is still in lovely condition considering its service age and does not show signs of extensive polishing, or much at all. The thick, rotating bezel is intact and shows some subtle signs of wear and scratches, especially at 2 o’clock. Designed with legibility in mind, the big arrow at 12 o’clock and Arabic quarters allow the wearer to measure elapsed time at a glance.
CASEBACK: The single-step case back is held in the reverse side of the bezel by 4 screws that keep pressure and hold the whole case together following the principle of clamshell cases. The overall condition is good, seeing the minor scuffs, the unaltered concentric brushed finish along with the crisply stamped Bundeswehr name and issue number. The inner side is clean and bears the correct stamps.
CROWN + PUSHERS: The grooved, oversized crown is unsigned and shows the same finish as the case, thus appears to be correct. It is in excellent condition and operates flawlessly, from winding to time setting. The pump pushers are also correct and operate as intended, starting, stopping and resetting the chronograph functions flawlessly.
MOVEMENT: This Heuer Bund is powered by the robust, manually-wound, Valjoux 230 that features a two-button, two-register chronograph layout. For military purposes, this caliber also offers a flyback function, particularly handy for the accurate measuring of consecutive events, so no need to stop and reset. Additionally, it features a hacking-seconds feature when the time is being set, a crucial act for precisely synchronizing with a secondary timepiece or using the watch as a reference signal. It has been serviced recently and ticks strong, keeps good time with the chronograph functions works perfectly.
BRACELET: This chronograph comes equipped with a high quality black bund strap (made in Italy) and an unsigned pin buckle.ACCESSORIES:Saffiano Leather Watch Roll.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch. We also provide a 12-month guarantee for the correct function of this timepiece. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and conditions Please feel free to ask questions, we will be glad to answer. Virtual or face-to-face viewing is available by appointment.
5,600 CHF
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
We provide safe transaction and shipping limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.
Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold
Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.
Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands
Digital watches, only from Omega, Girard Perregaux and a few other High-End Swiss Brands
Ladies watches
Pocket watches
Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)
Quartz & watches
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Your price expectation, if you already have any
Send us your information by email to sourcing_chronoscope@gmail.com
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
Wir garantieren die Echtheit und die Funktion der Uhr *
Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.
Wir bieten sichere Transaktion und Versand begrenzt auf den Betrag vom Käufer bezahlt.
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