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You are bidding on a SUPERB example of a 1st Model 1940’s WW2 German 8-day Kienzle Clock, Fl. 23886-1, as used in many early German aircraft types, such as the Ju88, Ju87, Me110, Do17, and other fighters and bombers!
Mounted on the main instrument panel, this clock needs no introduction. It was made famous throughout the war as one of the standard German Aircraft Cockpit Clocks. It was usually mounted on the front or side cockpit consoles and features a chronometer and adjustable bezel.
Made of brass, this 1st model Kienzle was produced between 1940 and 1942. It is an EXCELLENT example and retains 95% of it’s original RLM66 paint, with only some slight scratches and marks! The hands still glow at night (must be charged with UV light). “KIENZLE” is prominently stamped onto the face and the Fl. number is stamped into the back. It is 100% FUNCTIONAL, however I always suggest these type of clocks be oiled/serviced if they are going to be used every day. No broken or missing parts! What is interesting is that this specific one was not made with rotating bezel/pointer. I suspect that as this has an ARMY acceptance stamp (WaA) as opposed to the standard Luftwaffe BAL stamp, that this is a rarer Army variant. Interesting nonetheless! Would make a FANTASTIC addition to any Luftwaffe collection, display, or restoration project!
Mounted on the main instrument panel, this clock needs no introduction. It was made famous throughout the war as one of the standard German Aircraft Cockpit Clocks. It was usually mounted on the front or side cockpit consoles and features a chronometer and adjustable bezel.
Made of brass, this 1st model Kienzle was produced between 1940 and 1942. It is an EXCELLENT example and retains 95% of it’s original RLM66 paint, with only some slight scratches and marks! The hands still glow at night (must be charged with UV light). “KIENZLE” is prominently stamped onto the face and the Fl. number is stamped into the back. It is 100% FUNCTIONAL, however I always suggest these type of clocks be oiled/serviced if they are going to be used every day. No broken or missing parts! What is interesting is that this specific one was not made with rotating bezel/pointer. I suspect that as this has an ARMY acceptance stamp (WaA) as opposed to the standard Luftwaffe BAL stamp, that this is a rarer Army variant. Interesting nonetheless! Would make a FANTASTIC addition to any Luftwaffe collection, display, or restoration project!
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