{"product_id":"heuer-bundeswehr-as03204","title":"Heuer Bundeswehr","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMilitary chronographs hold an endless fascination among collectors, not least of all for their robust good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAnd flying high among the best and brightest is the Heuer Bundeswehr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKnown affectionately as the “Bund,” this particular example is a Reference 1550SG. In strong condition aesthetically and running like a top, every millimeter of its corrosion-resistant monocoque case is precision-engineered to be a lean, mean, fighting machine. If you want a watch with a bonafide military pedigree and looks to match, then look no further. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Heuer Bundeswehr was designed for the sole purpose of use in military aviation. It was General Issue for pilots in the air forces of many nations (including the Italian Air Force, under the brand Leonidas, which Heuer acquired in the 60s) but is best-known for its use by the \u003ci\u003eLuftwaffe\u003c\/i\u003e of West Germany\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e From the 1960s to the 1970s, the \"Bund\" (as it's affectionately known) saw a range of dial configurations, which are broken down\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.onthedash.com\/Guide\/_Chronographs\/67.Bundeswehr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere on On The Dash\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs with many military watches, the Bund is a front-loader, with the movement being secured by the screw-mounted case back that is attached to the bezel. The Bund, being a manually-wound flyback chrono, used a host of Valjoux movements, from the Valjoux 22 to the Caliber 220 to the Caliber 230. Sturdy, dependable, it's the sort of watch you want strapped to your wrist whether you're dodging enemy fighters at 35,000 feet or engaged in more terrestrial pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28388223778903,"sku":null,"price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Heuer_BUNDESWEHR_FLYBACK_CHRONOGRAPH_AS03204_6.jpg?v=1559849576","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/heuer-bundeswehr-as03204","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}