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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 |
| Price |
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.
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.
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.








