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.
This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.
