Year: Circa 1970s
Reference No: Ref. 1550 SG
Case No: 6645-12-146-3774
Model Name: Heuer Bund Flyback “3H”
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 230, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle

Since the inception of the Bundeswehr in 1955 until circa 1990s, the formation of the armed force was known as one of the most well-organized and equipped armies of its time in Germany. Heuer with a long history of delivering entrusted military tool watches to the air forces, the ref. 1550SG flyback chronograph with an impressive build and practicality became one of the best companion for pilots at the time. The Bundeswehr chronograph sports in an attractive gun metal shade stainless steel can be found with various dial variations. Equipped with a black dial with large luminous Arabic numerals and hands, Heuer acknowledged the presence of radioactive material through the use of an encircled red "3H" and a small white “T” at 6 o'clock - this is because hydrogen-3 is the chemical compound for radioactive luminous material. Preserved in superb condition with a caseback seen clearly engraved with “BUND 6645-12-146-3774”, the present ref. 1550SG is further charmed with a rarely seen bund strap issued by the German military with Bundeswehr numbers. Ticking the boxes with all desirable traits, the present Heuer Ref. 1550SG certainly deserves the attention of military watch enthusiasts.