Made By Tutima

 Exceptionally Original

Fresh-To-Market 

Great Provenance

Luftwaffe Tutima Glashütte chronograph for sale. The double-button, Luftwaffe chronograph pilots watch, with nickel-silver case, revolving milled bezel with 'red line,' black dial with digits 1-12, 60-second, and 30-minute subsidiary counters. The Tutima trademark and Glashütte name positioned beneath the 12.00hr digits.

Reverse with typical screw case-back bearing serial number ' 206 351'.  The inside to the screw on case-back stamped, 'WASSERGESCHUTZT BODENEDELSTAHL' and 'UHRENFABRIK A.G. GLASHÜTTE (Sa).' The early- to mid-series movement  retaining the gilt brass bridges with polished, steel mechanism. The top bridge with movement number '206 251.' Fine balance with screw-in weights. Mid-series regulation. 

Condition report: Case in very good overall condition. 95% nickel-silver finish overall to the case: brass typically exposed on the moveable bezel.  The  pushers and winding crown, correct and showing light plate wear commensurate with use.

Black dial in near-perfect condition and with good patina. Case-back near-excellent condition: the serial number clear. The movement particularly clean. The movement fully working (having been stripped and overhauled). No warranty implied.

Note: An exceptionally original Luftwaffe Tutima chronograph with desireable, first-to-mid-series gilt movement. Later examples received silvered bridges, the movements for subsequent Tutima chronographs were 'all steel.'

For further information  on Tutima Luftwaffe Chronographs see: World War II German Military Timepieces,Volume 2.

Provenance: Acquired in 1945 by RAF serviceman, William Pearson. The Vendor [William Pearsons grand nephew],  inherited - and cared for  the Tutima watch [serial number 206 351].  Document of provenance included in the sale.