Lot #HB10-29 – Leonidas Oversized Military Pilot Watch

Estimate: $2,500.00 – $3,500.00

Start Price: $1,200.00

Brand: Leonidas
Model: Cronografo a Ritorno Pilot Chronograph
Approximate Diameter: 57mm
Dial Color: Black
Case Material: Stainless steel and nickle
Bezel Material: Stainless steel and nickle
Case Back: Solid
Movement: Manual wind
Functions: Reversing stop watch for equal distance bomb sight, height graduated in meters, military watch with round single button, bidirectional chronograph
Band: Leather Pilot style strap with tang buckle
Condition: Has some scratches and areas of discoloration throughout due to normal usage and age. The dial has spotting and discoloration throughout. The hand has discoloration, and small areas of the lume are absent. Overall condition is fair. Running at the time of inspection, however, not checked for accuracy nor water resistance/proofness. An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.
Special Note: Rare oversized stainless steel and nickel Leonidas Cronografo a Ritorno chronograph watch. Circa 1940’s. Black Leonidas dial with Arabic numerals with blue hand. Features reversing stop watch for equal distance bomb sight, height graduated in meters, military watch with round single button, bidirectional chronograph. Mechanical, manual wind. Hinged case back. Comes on a leather pilot style strap. Approximate diameter is 57mm without crown, 77mm with crown, 22mm thick case. This instrument is a rare version of a chronograph with a hand running both forwards and backwards. It was used by several Air Forces to calculate the elapsed time for throwing bombs.