1940 Abercrombie&Fitch By Heuer-Pilots Sports, Valjoux 72 Movement
American Top Gun Legend-Top Of The Line--1940 Abercrombie &Fitch Military Sports Pilot Watch By Ed Heuer. Abercrombie &Fitch was a top of the line sports fashion store that frequented by famous people like Hemingway, T. Abercrombie &Fitch was one of the oldest top fashion store that also DELIVERS through catalogue sales much like Amazon and Cartier of today. But Abercrombie &Fitch has outlasted its competitors like Sears Roebuck, JC Penny's, Or Montgomery Wards through popularities. This Abercrombie and Fitch Chronograph is design with a rare Navy Military Sports Waterproof case used both by airplane pilots and safari sports enthusiasts.
1940 was just at the winning end of WWII for American Allies with Navy Victories at Pacific and Normandy. And military sports watch are a luxury to own unless it is government issued. This is Abercrombie &Fitch 39509 is just as rare as finding a military type case from Longines 13ZN chronograph in 1940's. The movement used in this watch is a Swiss valjoux 72, which is the same movement used by vintage Rolex Daytona in the 60's.
The original movement in this watch is running strong and keeping accurate time. All functions of this watch sets and winds accurately. This is an Top Of the Line sports military American top gun pilots watch design for Abercrombie &Fitch by Ed Heuer watch company, today's TAG Heuer. Early Ed Heuer has a huge reputation for making pilots and racing watches. All factory inscription is accurately stamped on case and movement. The dial is original signed "Abercrombie &Fitch" with patinas, not a dubious re-dial nor a dubious case references. The reference number for this watch is also correctly stamped on mid case, #39509. The watch will come with a vintage brown leather safari bund type band. The is a 100% original navy military pilots and sports watch produced by Ed Heuer for Abercrombie &Fitch, extremely rare. Correct, you found it here. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches". The seller is "pchan*94606" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Indices: 12-Hour Dial, Multi Dial, Multiple Hands, Non-Numeric Hour Marks
- Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
- Vintage: Yes
- Band/Strap: Hook & Loop
- Case Color: Silver
- Department: Men
- Caseback: Screwback
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Watch Shape: Round
- Style: Military, Pilot/Aviator, Sport
- Case Size: 36 mm
- Features: Acrylic Crystal, Chronograph, Swiss Movement, Water-Resistant
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
- With Service Records: No
- Brand: TAG Heuer
- Type: Wristwatch
- Band Color: Brown
- Band Material: Leather
- Customized: No
- Dial Color: White
- Model: TAG Heuer Carrera
- Theme: Buildings & Monuments
- With Original Box/Packaging: No
- Case Finish: Chrome
- With Manual/Booklet: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Display: Analog