{"product_id":"heuer-1550-sg-yugoslavian-air-force-pilots-chronograph","title":"Heuer 1550 SG \"Yugoslavian Air Force\" Pilots Chronograph","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qJYHHd mp0vvc\" data-xid=\"aim-mars-turn-root\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-asrc=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px -0.22px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tr-rsts=\"false\" class=\"tonYlb\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 24px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-streaming-container=\"\" class=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CKgc1d\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Zkbeff\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-wiz-uids=\"zqVK9b_3\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjvrazFuLSVAxVoRUEAHazXKREQ2O0OegYIAQgBEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pWvJNd\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjvrazFuLSVAxVoRUEAHazXKREQ3KYQegYIAQgBEAE\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe Heuer 1550 SG flyback chronograph, equipped with a Valjoux 230 movement and commonly known as the \"Bund,\" was supplied to the West German Air Force starting in 1967, with the Norwegian and \u003cstrong\u003eYugoslavian\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Forces adopting it shortly thereafter. All examples linked to the \u003cstrong\u003eYugoslav Air Force (JRV)\u003c\/strong\u003e with credible provenance share highly specific aesthetic details: the standard Heuer logo fits neatly between the 58 and 2 minute markers, tritium numerals are left uncut (see the 2), a small \"T\" print sits just above the 6 o'clock mark, and they strictly lack the bright red \"3H\" symbol found on German variants. Crucially, the JRV did not follow the German or Norwegian practice of engraving these watches, leaving them with entirely sterile, unmarked case-backs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eObviously, with the presence of a very small batch of Civilian 1550 SG's in existence, it can be very hard to differentiate and know exactly what you are purchasing. We found this particular example in Slovenia (receipt will be included). Slovenia was a big part of Yugoslavia and were the first to leave in 1991. \u003cspan\u003eWhen it comes to the number of these delivered to the JRV, it’s difficult to tell. I’ve seen guesstimates from collectors ranging in the neighbourhood of 600-800. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo, we have checked with collectors out there that have experience with these and they have said that the Watch looks all good to them as a Yugoslavian Air Force Pilots Watch, it's very unlikely, in my opinion, that you would find a Civilian version of this in Yugoslavia. We are happy to offer this as a Yugoslav and we are 99% happy it is. However without the markings or concrete provenance, it is impossible to say with absolute certainty.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"sc-dJjYzT hpWFyH\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAge: c.1970s.\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Manual Wind with 30 min Flyback Chronograph.\u003cbr\u003eCalibre:\u003cspan\u003e Valjoux 230.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTimekeeping: Very Good.\u003cbr\u003eService History: Fully Serviced in 2026.\u003cbr\u003eDial:\u003cspan\u003e Original Heuer Tritium Dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCase: Stainless Steel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMeasurements: 42mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBezel: Bi-Directional.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWater Resistant?: No.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHands: Original.\u003cbr\u003eCrystal:\u003cspan\u003e Original.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCrown: Original Unsigned Crown and Pushers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStrap\/Bracelet: On a new 20mm\u003cspan\u003e Admiralty Grey Military Type Strap with Steel Buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLug Width: 20mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eGetting \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003eAcquainted\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBits that stand out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We are 99% sure this was the property of a Yugoslavian Pilot!\u003cbr\u003e- In lovely, all original condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- Flyback Chronograph Function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitty Gritty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Minor Scratches to the Bezel, Case and Caseback but nothing major at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-Original Crystal has marks throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eOverall this Bund is in lovely Vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eThe Dial is in very good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eThe Case and the caseback have some minor scratches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eCrystal is Original and in fair order with marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eCrown and Pushers are Original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eThe hands are in good nick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003e Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Waecce ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62010133709187,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/1638\/1901\/files\/IMG-3068_1.jpg?v=1784218320","url":"https:\/\/www.waecce.com\/products\/heuer-1550-sg-yugoslavian-air-force-pilots-chronograph","provider":"Waecce ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}