Hi,

Here is a vintage Dodane type 21 with military engravings.

Theses watches were provided to the french Air Force.

History

In the early 1950's the French Army released the technical specifications for a chronograph intended for the Air Force. The case was designed to have a 38mm diameter, the dial was to be black, the watch must have an autonomy of over 35 hours, a maximum time difference of 8 seconds per any 24 hours and, most importantly, the chronograph would come with a flyback complication. The high officials in the Air Force have imposed this condition as it was vital for pilots when they would fly over a beacon or when they had to land relying on the time given by the control tower. Such a demand may sound odd if one thinks about the evolution and sophistication of the present electronic outfits. Nonetheless, at that time, the reliability of the clock and watch making industry was a matter of life or death, the watch had become a flying instrument capable of replacing a failing on-board device.

Already used by the Air Force and other corps, the Type 21 was supplied to NATO forces involved in sensitive missions.

Around 5000 Type 20 or 21 were manufactured by manufacture Dodane SA from 1954 to 1994 and this under various brands (dodane, airin, airain dod, chronofixe etc ) and even without brand.

As with any military-issued watch in France, this Type 21 bears specific markings on the caseback, indicating when it would need to undergo servicing again ("F.G." stands for “Fin de Garantie,” or end of guarantee).

The serial number and FG markings are matching because the 225xxx serie was released in the mid-60's.

Specifications

Dimensions: 38mm diameter, 14mm thickness
Some signs of wear on the case (please see pictures).

Dial and plexi are in near mint condition.

Movement : Valjoux 222 with flyback condition : working perfectly and very smoothly (power reserve : ok ; time keeping : ok ; reset to zero : ok ; chronograph and flyback functions : ok). However, I don't know when the last service was performed.

Vintage brown leather strap.

Watch located in France.

Price : 3200 € + shipping costs.

Shipped and fully insured with DHL.

If you have any questions,feel free to ask.

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