This little clock has an "FL" number and a wristwatch movt. Do you suppose it's from an aircraft camera?


Best regards,
Greg

I think someone like Konrad would know for sure. It does remind me of the U.S. ones that Whitney shows in the 'Instrument Watches' section that starts on page 243 of his book.

This brings to mind a question I have long had - have you ever come across any references to all of the FL numbers and what exactly they signify?

By the way, I think there is a typo in your title - it should be spelled Luftwaffe.

Jim,

Given my Luftwaffe typo, I'm not sure if Konrad will bother with me any more

I'll have to check into the existance of a master FL number list. As you know, FL numbers are found on various other items of Luftwaffe flight equipment, so the list may be rather long.

Best regards,
Greg

Hi Greg,Jim

here is the answer provided by Sig about the clock.

http://germanwatch.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=gene...ay&thread=1187902972

Re the FL Specs they are printed in booklets (8 ?) in numerical sequential order and issue date , showing the sketch of the item , Mfg and some general charateristics, sometimes they appear on Ebay.de, if you need to see one i can post a pic.

Just a few FL listed in this link to get an idea...(the above clock is in there...)

http://gunsight.jp/b/english/data/FL-e.htm



rgds


Enzo

Thank you Enzo and Sig.

Had I not been so lazy, I would have done a dual posting of my own on the German Military Watch sight.

Sig confirmed my suspicion that it was a camera clock, and noted that it is fitted with a urofa58 movement.

Enzo, I apprciate the FL number information.

Best regards,
Greg