JEAN VIAL - SA Paris Bomb Timer Stopwatch Minerva movement All parts original. Comes with original box. Missing small hand, does not reset to 0. However it resets to same position every time.1930s, nickel case, Minerva movement, mono-metallic balance wheel, snap off back, four loops for cockpit fitting, or for fitting to the bombadier's leg with straps, grey dial signed Indicateur B.C.V., J.Vial-Paris, outer seconds ring divided into fifths, inner calibration from 5-60, subsidiary minute recording dial, single hand.These special time pieces were used in multi-seated aircraft in combination with a 'visier' -Feature. The different types were mostly manufactured in Switzerland and implemented in the air forces of several countries. There were items with markings of the Italian, French and British Air Forces. Suppliers were some well known Swiss manufacturers, such as a IWC Bomb. The French stopwatches used movements of Minerva of Villeret.Size
Diameter bezel: 63 mm.
Diameter with crown: 75 mm.
Diameter over mounts: 70 mm.
Overall height: 19 mm."I am sending watches only via insured DHL Paket or Express service.Please do not hesitate to contact me for any details. Thank you!