Case Construction and Exterior Hardware
Direct observation documents a three-piece steel case featuring brushed lugs, two pump pushers, and a winding crown, fitted to a brown leather strap displayed on a stand. A fluted bidirectional bezel sits atop the case, distinguished by a red rectangular indicator index at the 12 o'clock position.
The seller describes the case as a 'Paramagnetic, three-piece stainless steel case, registered screw-down case back' with a 'bidirectional fluted rotating bezel'. Stated dimensions from the listing are 39 mm in diameter (41 mm including crown and pushers) by 46 mm (described in text as 'lug width', though corresponding physically to overall length).
Evidence for this section
- “Three-piece steel case with brushed lugs, two pump pushers, and a winding crown.”
- “Fluted bidirectional bezel with a distinct red rectangular indicator mark at 12 o'clock.”
- “Mounted on a brown leather strap displayed on a stand.”
- “Paramagnetic, three-piece stainless steel case, registered screw-down case back, bidirectional fluted rotating bezel.”
- “Dimensions: 39 mm (41 mm including crown and pushers) x 46 mm (lug width).”
Dial Display and Sub-Registers
Visual examination confirms a black dial marked with Arabic numerals, two sub-registers representing continuous seconds and a minute counter, and typography reading 'VIXA TYPE 20' and 'ANTIMAGNETIC'.
The seller describes the display as an 'Original black dial with two subdials, Arabic numerals, and luminous hands (originally)'. The parenthetical remark in the source denotes that the luminosity reflects its stated original configuration rather than verified active luminescence.
Evidence for this section
- “Black dial with Arabic numerals, two sub-registers (continuous seconds and minute counter), signed 'VIXA TYPE 20' and 'ANTIMAGNETIC'.”
- “Original black dial with two subdials, Arabic numerals, and luminous hands (originally).”
Reported Movement and Military Context
The seller describes the watch as housing a 'Mechanical movement with manual winding, Hanhart caliber 4054, flyback function and minute addition (30 min)'.
In addition, the dealer catalogues the watch as 'Issued to the French Air Force' with reference '5100-54', further stating: 'Original German components, supplied to France as war reparations.' Because neither the movement caliber nor the case back markings are visible in the provided image, these mechanical and historical claims remain unverified dealer statements.
Evidence for this section
- “Vixa Type 20 military chronograph, reference 5100-54.”
- “Issued to the French Air Force.”
- “Mechanical movement with manual winding, Hanhart caliber 4054, flyback function and minute addition (30 min).”
- “Original German components, supplied to France as war reparations.”
