Zeiss Ikon MBK 1000 Light MG Air Force rare Military single button Chronograph, base Valjoux 22

A rare Military chronograph
with single button and exceptionally dial execution
base caliber Valjoux 22
The Chronograph was developed and manufactured by the Zeiss Ikon company in small numbers on behalf of the RLM. This was used to train the on-board machine gunners in German fighter aircraft during the Second World War. Originally developed for the MBK 1000 shooting machine gun, converted to a wristwatch after the end of the war.

Details on the watch
Dial
black
inner circle with divided hour segments
outer five-minute divisions with 1/5 second divisions for Chronograph
signed
good condition

Movement
rhodium-plated
base caliber valjoux 22
finely ground chronograph steel parts
ratchet wheel
screw balance
gild wheel train
fine adjusting device
ruby endstone on balance
The movement is is fully functional and running very well.

Case
steel/chromium plated
three body
steel push back
diameter approx: 33mm without crown
lenght approx: 47mm with lugs
height: approx. 12mm including glass
signed
good condition

Bracelet
new leather strap with buckle
The watch is fully functional, is running very well and is in a good total condition.