Antique Junghans Silver Pocket Watch German Army Pilot’s Ace Award c1940’s

Up for auction is a rare and historically significant Junghans German Pilot’s Pocket Watch c1940’s. This piece is a stunning intersection of precision engineering and early aviation history. Housed in a solid .800 fine silver case, it features a beautifully preserved enamel dial with iconic aeronautical motifs.

Detailed Specifications

• Brand: Junghans (Schramberg, Germany)

• Case Material: Solid .800 Silver (Hallmarked with the German “Crown and Crescent” and Junghans star).

• Case Diameter: 48mm (Excluding crown).

• Movement: High-grade Junghans manual wind, 15 Jewels (15 Steine).

• Technical Features: Breguet Overcoil hairspring (Breguet Spirale), Compensation Balance.

• Dial: White porcelain enamel with Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds dial.

• Hands: Original luminous-style Cathedral hands (aged to a beautiful gold/brass patina).

Historical Context & Design

Junghans has been at the forefront of German timekeeping since 1861. This specific model was produced during a pivotal era for aviation.

• The Dial: The dial features a detailed illustration of a monoplane fighter above a Balkenkreuz (Bar Cross), the emblem used by German air services. Below the center, the motto “Gott Mit Uns” is elegantly scripted above the sub-seconds register.

• The Movement: This is not a standard pocket watch; the interior dust cover (cuvette) is engraved with “Ankeruhr, 15 Steine, Compensation, Breguet Spirale.” This indicates a high-precision “Lever Watch” designed to maintain accuracy despite the temperature changes and vibrations common in a cockpit environment.

• The Case: The reverse features a classic engine-turned (guilloché) pattern with a central vacant cartouche, surrounded by a floral wreath.

Condition Report

• Movement: The movement is remarkably clean with beautiful “Geneva Stripes” (Côtes de Genève) decoration. It is currently in running condition (though, as with all antiques, a professional service is recommended for daily timekeeping accuracy).

• Dial: Excellent condition. No visible hairlines or chips to the enamel.

• Case: The .800 silver case shows a natural aged patina. The hinges are tight, and the covers snap shut securely. Serial number 0096321 is clearly stamped on the interior. The watch comes with the original steel outer protection case.

• Crystal: Clear with minimal surface wear.

Collector’s Note

Early 20th-century aviation watches are highly sought after for their ruggedness and aesthetic. This Junghans piece serves as a sophisticated tribute to the “Knights of the Air” and the pioneering days of flight. It is a “must-have” for collectors of German horology, silver pocket watches, or aeronautical memorabilia.

The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR $2000  

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