Heuer Bundeswehr 1550 SG 3H

The Heuer Bundeswehr - also known as the Heuer Bund - is a legendary military chronograph developed by Heuer in 1960s specifically for the German Bundeswehr. Today it is one of the most famous and sought-after military watches in the world.

The piece offered here is the reference 1550 SG with the rare "3H" dial. Inside the red circle at 6 o'clock you'll find the distinctive "3H" marking, indicating the use of tritium. All military-issued Bund chronographs were equipped with a "3H" dial, a detail highly coveted by collectors.

The exceptional condition of this watch makes it a particularly attractive example for connoisseurs of historical timepieces. The dial is virtually flawless and the case, including the rotating bezel, shows very little wear. The deeply engraved military number on the caseback remains crisp and well-defined - a testament to its authenticity. Particularly rare is the original Heuer Bund leather strap, also stamped with the issue number - a detail found on only a handful of surviving examples.

Both visually and functionally, the Heuer Bund impresses with its purposeful design and military clarity. The large 42 mm clamshell case combined with the deep black dial gives the watch a striking, almost martial presence - a true "killer look". Excellent legibility and intuitive operation make this model a reliable tool in the field.

The chronograph is powered by the robust, hand-wound chronograph caliber Valjoux 230 with flyback. Unlike a traditional chronograph, which must be stopped, reset and restarted - a process that wastes precious seconds - the flyback complication allows the chronograph to be instantly reset and restarted with a single push of a button. The model also features a useful hacking seconds function: when the crown is pulled out to set the time, the seconds hand stops for precise adjustment.

All in all, the Heuer Bundeswehr is an outstanding vintage military chronograph - a timepiece of superlatives that unites history, engineering and aesthetics in a truly captivating way.

Condition Report
Dial: excellent condition - original aged tritium lume - creamy patina - signed "Heuer 3H".

Case: 42 mm stainless steel case - minimal wear - clamshell case fixed with four screws - intact military issue number on the caseback.

Movement: hand-wound Valjoux 230 flyback chronograph - timegrapher values: rate: +4s/day, amplitude: 278, beat error: 1.2.

Strap: original Heuer Bundeswehr leather strap, stamped with the military number - slight signs of wear.

Serial number: 12xx

Int.Exe.: 20625