Aéra aircraft clock
French trade mark Aéra is well known for its instruments, quite prized by old parts collectors. But Aéra had made some clocks as well, and here is a specimen.
This one cannot be dated with certainty but it is dated before 1930 for sure. Several clues come with this idea :
- Its big
size – the dial’s size is less than 9 centimeters in diameter and the fixing
external crown about 12 centimeters for a bit less than 2 centimeters height !
- The winder’s position – quite characteristic of clocks made
in the 20’
- The fact that an equivalent exemplary equipped the Nieuport-Delage NiD-450 hydroplane which was initially made for the Schneider Cup in 1929, but not exactly the same due to the addition of another dial perhaps an elapsed time chronograph.
The
watch is in a very good condition considering its age. It’s still working and
keeps the time perfectly with about a 60 hours power reserve.
It is a very rare piece which is very different and special compared to other instruments of the same category !
Aéra Paris aircraft clock (circa 1925) - Price : Sold
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