Heuer Bundeswehr 1550SG 3H Chronograph minerva These early black-dial Rolex watches

These early black-dial Rolex watches feature what collectors refer to as "gilt dials

with the original pearl that has been refilled with lume

- Serial 534xxxx dating to 1977

with the signature Gerald Genta shaped steel case

most over-engineered quartz calibre ever

Heuer Bundeswehr 1550SG 3H Chronograph minerva These early black-dial Rolex watchesThis is a very cool issued military watch, housed in a 43mm steel case with a rotating black bezel. It was issued to the German Bundeswehr (Federal Defence Force), commonly referred to as BUND. These watches are highly sought after by military watch collectors, and this particular example is a highly desirable chronograph. The matte case is in excellent condition, and the case back features the original German military markings: 6645 12 146 37xx,