Original German WWII Luftwaffe Flight School I Dresden Marked Stop Watch by Start Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. We have had a few of these Torpedo Timer type Stop Watches in over 35 years of business in the U.S.A. This appears to be a presentation watch given after completing flight school, and was made under the brand name “Start”. The rear of the case is marked in the center with the Luftwaffe Eagle, surrounded by an inscription:

Flugzeugführer-Schule I
DRESDEN

This inscription is from the “Pilot School” at the Dresden Luftwaffe airfield in Germany. This particular watch is in the standard chrome plated brass alloy, which has held up very well over the decades.

This Stop Watch still runs, however it is not reliable, as sometimes the movement freezes. Currently it has been working well. The fluted knob on the top controls everything. You wind it up and when you push it in once the single seconds had starts moving immediately. On the second push, the second hand freezes at the time elapsed position. On the third push the timer resets itself to zero ready for reuse. The movement definitely does need some servicing.

The dial still retains all it’s enamel and the Maker’s name is quite clear. There is however oxidation on the watch hands, and a lot of age toning and some spotting.

An interesting  accessory not very often run into.

How many times have we all seen these being used in WWII movies?

Movement is in intermittent working condition.

There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non-working watch will not be honored. Please note all watches are wound and tested then recorded on video before shipment. We are not in the watch repair business- ALL SALES ARE FINAL.