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HELVETIA Flieger Watch 1939 Jumbo Pilot Vintage Wristwatch WWII Cal. 51S

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HELVETIA Flieger Watch 1939 Jumbo Pilot Vintage Wristwatch WWII  Cal. 51S

HELVETIA Flieger Watch 1939 Jumbo Pilot Vintage Wristwatch WWII Cal. 51S

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HELVETIA FLIEGER JUMBO WRISTWATCH

In the 1930s and 1940s, various watch manufacturers produced pilot watches of a very similar model. They are usually larger than standard watches of the period, about 40 mm, and have large luminous hands and numbers, which makes it easy to read the time even in low light, as well as a large crown so that you can adjust the time with gloved hands.

​Along with its Sports line of watches, Helvetia has also released several variations of these pilot watches, and today they are among the most popular among collectors.

Mentioned in all publications about aviation watches and first introduced in 1932, during World War II, this is the legendary Helvetia military wristwatch for pilots, dated 1939.

This is a hand-wound watch powered by the original General Watch Co. with the inscription Helvetia and the caliber Helvetia 51S (hunting caliber), winding mechanism and installation, a subsecond hand, 3 ADJTS, 15 jewels, 18,000 pcs/h and a power reserve of 32 hours. They are also equipped with shock protection on the balance wheel (one of the first shockproof watches in the world).

Helvetia equipped this first watch with a variant of their Depollier/Brun shockproof system, which they had been using since the late 1920s in their sports watches. They are enclosed in a 41mm round chrome-plated nickel case, a double back cover with a hinged inner and outer back cover. While the inner back cover is in perfect condition, unfortunately, the outer back cover of this watch is broken, however, it can be perfectly closed.

This watch also has large and fixed lugs to allow a long, wide strap to pass through, which can be clipped over flight clothing if needed.

It's still the original black dial with the old fluorescent paint on the Arabic numerals and indexes. There is a white minute scale and corresponding hands, and an additional second hand is located at 6 o'clock. The dial is also signed with the name Helvetia and their famous rotating propeller logo.

They come with a brand new black nylon NATO strap. This watch is the perfect collectible, it's in good condition! They walk very well, they show good time!

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Mechanism:
HELVETIA
3 ADJTS
Cal. Helvetia 51S

Back cover marking:
8991978

Dimensions (mm):
Case diameter 41 
The diameter of the crown case is 43
The distance from ear to ear is 47
Case thickness 13
The width of the eyelet is 24
Strap width 22

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We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@stavitskiycollection.com.

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at support@stavitskiycollection.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: [INSERT RETURN ADDRESS]

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at support@stavitskiycollection.com.


Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.


Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.


European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.


Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@stavitskiycollection.com.

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