WW2 German Luftwaff Stoppuhr – BOMB TARGETING STOP WATCH – LEONIDAS – PUBLISHED!

Description

You are bidding on a VERY NICE used example of a WW2 German Luftwaffe Issue Leonidas Stop Watch! Issued to Luftwaffe crews for bomb timing, this EXACT watch is featured in Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book.

Produced for the German Air Force, these stop watches were used for the measurement of bomb timing from the aircraft.

Made of a brass with a chrome-plated case, this Swiss-made Leonidas Stop Watch is in EXCELLENT functioning condition, and is featured on page 380 of Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book. Though the crystal shows some light scratches, the dial and hands are in near MINT condition, with NO damage or corrosion! Note that because I use a camera flash, the scratches show more pronounced than they actually are in person. The manufacture name is clearly marked on the face, and was manufactured in 1942. Being in used condition, the case does show some signs of wear (scratches, marks, patina), but it is in otherwise VERY NICE condition for its age. The reverse is stamped with a prominent “RLM” (Reichsluftfahrtministerium), indicating Luftwaffe issue. Though it is 100% FUNCTIONAL, the movement has not been serviced in 30 years, I would suggest getting it cleaned for daily use. A VERY nice and original item for any collection, or display!