Description: RARE 1950s Breitling Wakmann MODEL 640, 8-day Elapsed Time Cockpit Clock VIDEO This clock keeps time and functions as it should.This is Model 640-12-10, Serial #508, 8 day elapsed time aircraft clock from the 1950s. Precision movement records time of trip, with independent stopping device. Type A-10A, spec. MIL-C-9196 (USAF). Fits standard panel opening; 2-3/4" dial, 12 hour register and independent 60 minute register. Lightweight, unbreakable oxidized aluminum case. VIDEO: 1. see Timelapse2. see Functional Knobs 3. see Swiss Movement FUNCTIONALITY: MINUTES (right knob): Chronograph. Keeps running until you "Push Hard" the knob on the bottom right. Push it in to stop it, push it again to reset, and once more to start it again. This is an independent 60-minute register. This is a push-in-only knob.ELAPSED TIME (center knob): Keeps running while the knob is pointed left at "GO". Turn right to point at "STOP" to stop it. To reset, continue turning clockwise all the way to "GO" again. This is a 12-hour register. This is a clockwise-only knob.CLOCK (left knob): This knob winds the 8-day clock and sets the time. Turn the "WIND" knob counter clockwise to wind. To set the time: pull out the knob, adjust, then push back in. This is a counter-clockwise-only knob that also pulls out. Swiss Movement by Breitling- 16 jewels- 8 day- 60 minute chronograph- 12 hr elapsed timer Movement Marked: Wakmann Watch Corp. Swiss16 Sixteen JewelsUnadjusted Dial Marked: "Breitling Walkman" clock face center"Elapsed Time" upper 12-hour register"Minutes" lower 60-minute register "Swiss Made" bottom edge of the clock face Reverse Case Marked: Clock, Aircraft8 days, elapsed time, 12 hour dialMFR's part No 640-12-10MFR's serial No 508 Wakmann Watch Co IncNew York, New York Details:- 12 hour dial with 60-seconds - Black dial- White numbers- Silver hands- Glass bezel- Unbreakable oxidized aluminum case- "Wind" left knob- arrow: center knob- "Push Hard" right knob Dial Diameter: 2-3/4" Case dimensions: 3-1/2" H x 3-1/4" W x 1-3/4" D (without knobs) Weighs: 13.4 ounces Wakmann manufactured aircraft cockpit clocks that complied with the various US military specification standards and was an official US military supplier to the war effort, with clocks found in aircraft from Douglas, Lockheed and onboard various carriers from KLM to BOAC, American Airlines and United post-war. Apart from being officially qualified by the U.S. Government Standard Aeronautics Group, Wakmann aircraft clocks also complied with various U.S. Military specifications: MIL-C-7939A, MIL-C-6499, MIL-C-26349B, MIL-C-27298, MIL-C-38207, MIL-F-45133A, SM-C-349904, SC-C-539475… In 1947, Wakmann entered into a joint venture with Swiss brand Breitling, importing and ‘co-branding’ its cockpit clocks for both the US military and the US civilian aircraft, as the aviation industry boomed after WWII. Ships same day, well packed and insured.
Price: 2295 USD
Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-31T07:39:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: No
Shape: Polygon
Serial #: 508
Item Length: 3-1/2"
model #: 640-12-10
Vintage: Yes
Display Type: Analog
# jewels: 16
Item Height: 1-3/4"
Dial size: 2-3/4"
Frame Material: Aluminum
Features: 8-Day, Chronograph, Time Recorder, Timer, Wind Up
Manufactured in:: Switzerland and USA
Finish: Black
Room: Any Room
Item Width: 3-1/4"
Movement: Mechanical
US Military specs: MIL-C-9196 (USAF)
Color: Black
function 1: 60 minute chronograph
function 3: 8 day clock
function 2: 12 hr elapsed timer
Number Type: Arabic Numerals
Brand: Breitling Wakmann
Type: Cockpit Clock
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Model: 640
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Item Weight: 13.4 ounces
