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Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s

Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s

Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s
Arely seen military pilot's 37.5mm all steel! 12717, powered by crazy accurate chronometer grade movement Cal. 75, that have been produced between 1936 and 1938. It is unique in that it is the only steel pilot watch that shares almost identical physical attributes to the famed IWC MK IX, having large steel case, inner steel dust cover, and an identical steel coin edge rotating bezel with inner triangle to time events (interchangeable with the MK IX).

Born to offer to pilots a very precise instrument that could be extremely reliable even in the most extreme conditions, so as you could imagine not a lot of them actually survived, especially with original dials, like this one. As far as I know less than 10 examples have been observed. Two-body, polished and brushed, snap-on case back, dust-protecting cap, reeded bidirectional revolving bezel with inner black triangle to time events, concave lugs. Silver with painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. 75, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring.

Dial, case, and movement signed. Watch is in vintage condition 6/10, running and ready to wear or gift!

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Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described. This is from a smoke-free and pet-free environment. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches".

The seller is "grailium" and is located in this country: CH. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Bezel Color: Silver
  • Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
  • Indices: Arabic Numerals
  • Year Manufactured: 1930-1939
  • With Papers: No
  • Reference Number: 12717
  • Brand: Movado
  • Case Color: Silver
  • Type: Wristwatch
  • Department: Men
  • Band Color: Brown
  • Customized: No
  • Band Material: Leather
  • Dial Color: Champagne
  • Model: MOVADO Pilot
  • Style: Military, Pilot/Aviator
  • With Original Box/Packaging: No
  • Features: Chronometer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Display: Analog


Rare Swiss 37.5mm Steel MOVADO Pilot Chronometer, Ref. 12717, Cal. 75, 1936s