Beobachtungsuhr
Thought that I would share this one with you. I sold it at work this week for £2,050 (Hammer price)The hands were free but the watch was not running and needed a service.
Obtained in Germany in 1945 by a British veteran who traded it for 200 cigarettes.
Cheers, Ade.
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Hi Ade ..was this a pricey watch for its time back during that era? I dont know watches..and Big Ned would also like this thread too.
Who wore these watches and why such a high trade for so many cigarettes for a watch? I dont collect watches and is why Im asking
Regards Larry
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It is a Luftwaffe Pilot/Observers watch. Worn over the flight suit. They are big watches so they can be read easily. I have sold three now in the past 2 years. They always make good money and are highly sought after.
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This is a lovely B-Uhr (Type B) Navigators watch dating from 1941 onward. the selling price was not unreasonable for the above example IMO, as they have always been very desirable in watch collector circles. The watch wasn't owned by the Navigator (B-Uhren is an abbreviation for Beobachtungs-uhren, or Observation watches), but was issued on a flight to flight basis by the Luftwaffe, being handed back after each flight/mission.
Here's a great link that explains the full details of the Laco (or Lacher & Co. of Pforzheim) example posted by Ade and how it was used as a navigational instrument for the accurate plotting of course, star fixes and timing fixes on notable points on a map. It gives all the necessary history and details far better than I ever could.
https://monochrome-watches.com/the-h...rt-five-b-uhr/
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