GTG special military flyback

Aug 23, 2008,11:35 AM
 

I would like to share with you few photos I have taken this afternoon during a special GTG for which only military flybacks were invited.

First of all, the group photo

9 watches were participating. They all share a lot of caracteristics:
- chronograph
- black dial
- on leather
- without date
- bicompax
- and flyback!

6 were coming from France and 3 from Germany.

Let's introduce them.

On the left

Starting from the left, the Heuer chronograph was produced for the Bundeswehr. The use of radioactive tritium is indicated twice on the dial, with the 3H mark and the small T above the 6. The movement for this specific watch is a Valjoux 230.

Then, the Junghans chronograph. It was also issued to German Air Force. Its movement is the in-house calibre 88. You can also pay attention to the original faceted rotating bezel.

The third watch of that group is the Dodane Type 21, used by the French Air Force. The markings on the back indicates that the last official service was done in 1977. The movement is a Valjoux 222.

 

On the right

Starting now from the right, the Tutima is the oldest of the group. Tutima started in 1941 to produce chronographs at Glashütte for the German Air Force pilots. The movement is the Urofa 59. Please be attentive to the original big crown and the lower push-button which is very close to the lug.

The Vixa chronograph was produced in 1950s for the French Air Force and was still used in the early 80s!
The German origin of the movement, Hanhart 4054, illustrates the take-over of some materials by the Allies after WWII.

Below, the Chronofixe is marked "type 222". It was produced by the Dodane company, which distributed its watches under different names. Among them: Dodane, Chronofixe and Airain.

 

In the center

In the center, both the Airain and the Auricoste are marked "type 20". This mention signifies that these watches were produced to fit the French Air Force requirements and specifications. The Auricoste has an internal rotating bezel, a pure flat glass and a nice movement, the Lemania 15TL.

Finally,
the Breguet chronograph.


At the time when this watch was produced, Breguet was not the successful luxury brand we all know today. Military orders helped the company to pass through the hard times.

I really like the dial (no marking except the Breguet name) with this typical enlarged minute register, which is marked every minute. It totals 15 minutes. The movement is a modified Valjoux 222.

Breguet was also commissioned to supply other equipments to the Air Force such as the Type 11/12 clocks.

The type 12 is an aircraft chronograph that also offers a flyback feature. The movement is Valjoux 555.

Hope you have enjoyed the minute of this GTG.

Have an nice weekend! 

 

 

This message has been edited by MTF on 2008-08-24 03:45:41 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-08-25 13:35:16

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My pleasure, COD!

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:23

All fantastic watches.

 
 By: Krieng : August 23rd, 2008-22:52
Very great to see, thanks for the post. Cheers

Amazing group

 
 By: SJX : August 24th, 2008-06:11
I especially love the Heuer BUND and the WWII Luftwaffe chronographs. - SJX

One more photo for you

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:24
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Club Difficile

 
 By: MTF : August 24th, 2008-07:06
This must be a difficult GTG club to join. How uncommon is that? Military flyback chronographs.........hmmm. The entry ciriterium has been set at a high level and most of us can only "visit" by virtual vicarious visuals. Thank you for sharing. Regards, MT... 

Selective indeed!

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:24
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Very impressive indeed...military chrono flyback!!

 
 By: BHK9 : August 24th, 2008-08:10
Hi there, All of you have high taste and are real hardcore of vintage chrono pieces....Congrats! Its a hatd theme for others to live with thought!! Thanks for sharing. BHK9

Thank you

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:24

Yes, 15 minutes!

 
 By: Marv : August 24th, 2008-11:26
This Breguet was used by military pilots and officers. I don't think they would have accepted a 30 minutes register with batons every 2 minutes. The function was more important than the look: usability first! So I confirm you it is a 15 min counter. And w... 

Thank you - makes sense [nt]

 
 By: markkeenan : August 24th, 2008-18:32

What a GTG !

 
 By: foversta : August 24th, 2008-14:46

Junghans watches

 
 By: VPREGULATOR : August 24th, 2008-23:45
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Great Post,

 
 By: papillonwatchman : August 25th, 2008-01:29

Cool !

 
 By: DrStrong : August 25th, 2008-06:28