made for the American market to pass the strict requirements Congress placed on watches used by railroad conductors
A nice example of a rare JLC
The superior automatic IWC featured in today's offering is a rare example made for the Japanese market encased in platinum and powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8531 movement
Its high-grade Universal Geneve caliber 287 movement is functioning well and running strong and true
only mild stretch - the finish presents as mint condition
Waltham Lone Eagle GMT Large Lindbergh Inspired Aviator’s Chronometer Chronograph, Limited Production - PVD Auto-Quartz made for the American marketIn 1927, Charles Lindbergh piloted the Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic, navigating with cockpit instruments produced by Waltham. That flight helped cement the companys legacy as a trusted maker of precision instruments. During its Swiss revival in the early 2000s, Waltham paid homage to this heritage with the Lone Eagle collection, directly named after Lindberghs enduring nickname. Our example, the Lone Eagle GMT Chronograph, ref. BY 921, is