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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);'\u003eFrom its nascence in 1955 until the 1990s, the West German \u003cstrong\u003eBundeswehr \u003c\/strong\u003ewas globally credited as one of the most well-organized and technologically well-equipped armies of its time, despite not participating in active combat operations during the Cold War. To serve its elite aviation personnel, a highly specialized tool watch was commissioned to act as the ultimate pilot’s companion, boasting an incredibly rugged build quality designed to withstand extreme cockpit environments. This particular timepiece is an outstanding survivor from that era, showcasing one of the four rare variants of the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" 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: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eBundeswehr \"3H\" dial layout\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The distinctive red \"3H\" symbol signifies the use of tritium (Hydrogen-3). \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=\"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);'\u003eThe historical lineage of these military chronographs is deeply fascinating, initially manufactured by the Swiss watchmaker Leonidas before the brand was acquired by Heuer, who subsequently supplied the watches under their own iconic moniker as the 1550 SG. Encased in a commanding, oversized steel case designed for maximum legibility, this specific watch is powered by the prestigious \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eValjoux 230 movement\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring an advanced flyback chronograph complication that allowed pilots to instantly reset and restart the timer with a single press.\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\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 Khaki Military Type Strap with Steel Buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLug Width: 20mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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- Issued to a West German 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\u003cspan\u003e-Iconic \"3H\" Dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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 good order with some marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: 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