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1940s Leonidas Rare Bomb Drop Watch "Cronografo A Ritorno"

Manufacturer Leonidas
Model "Cronografo A Ritorno"
Year of Manufacture 1940s
Reference no. ---
Product no. A-7412
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This is a very rare bomb drop watch "Cronografo A Ritorno" made in 1940's. This watch was made for Italian Air Force bomber pilots during World War II. This watch was produced for Italian Air Force bomber pilots during World War II. The dial has a flight altitude scale, which is supposed to be used to measure the distance from the time of release to the point of impact of a time bomb dropped from the air. It is equipped with a special mechanism called a return chronograph, which is a gem of a military watch with a unique construction in which pressing the button coaxial with the crown starts it and pressing it again runs the chronograph seconds hand counterclockwise.
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Item details

Serial no. 175,***
Caliber ---
Movement no. ---
Movement type Manual winding
Material Chromium
Case size 57mm
Case type Snap back Non-Water-resistant
Dial Original
Type of Indices Luminous
Belt ---
Evaluation case 92%
Evaluation dial 92%
Evaluation mov 92%
Condition 4.5
Rarity 4.5

Other details

Case: The case has minor scratches and age, but retains its original shape and volume. The hinges on the back cover are also in good condition.

Dial: The dial is well preserved and has a good atmosphere despite its age, and the print and the luminescence of the period are also well preserved.

Movement: The movement is unadjusted and will be delivered after maintenance.