Description
This mid-to-late-1930s Natalis German Luftwaffe pilot’s watch is simply massive! The chrome case measures a whopping 40.7mm case (13mm high with the original beveled, 3mm-high glass crystal). The coin-edge turning bezel rotates the crystal and inner triangle marker for keeping track of events. This 3mm-high original glass crystal is nearly impossible to find, as most have been destroyed. All the scratches on the crystal add much character to the watch, lending to the likelihood that this watch saw WW2 action! The enamel dial with aged Arabic numerals, sub seconds, and cathedral-style hands is original and without a scratch. I love the protruding onion crown that was necessary, so pilots could wind and set the watch whilst wearing their gloves. The crown protrudes 9mm from the case. The manual winding movement is original, just cleaned, and is keeping accurate time. These movements were not known for their accuracy, so 3-4 minutes per day is considered acceptable. We installed a custom leather pilot’s band, which is a hefty 24mm wide.
