Aeromatic 1912 Automatic Chronograph Aviator Watch
Watches & Horology

Aeromatic 1912 Automatic Chronograph Aviator Watch

This is a vintage-style pilot's chronograph watch by the German brand Aeromatic 1912. The timepiece features a cream-colored panda-style dial with three black recessed sub-dials positioned at the 6, 9, and 12 o'clock marks, likely driven by a Seagull TY2903 or similar mechanical movement. The watch features bold yellow sword hands for house and minutes, a red-tipped sweep second hand, and a date window angled between 4 and 5 o'clock. The stainless steel case is fitted with a matching multi-link 'engineer style' bracelet. The rotating bezel is finished in a gunmetal or brushed steel tone with a distinctive red luminous pip at the zero marker. Condition-wise, the watch shows significant signs of wear and age; the crystal surface exhibits numerous scratches and scuffs, and there is visible dust or debris under the crystal on the dial surface near the center. The case and bracelet show heavy oxidation, grime, and micro-scratches consistent with long-term use without regular cleaning. The lume on the hands and markers appears aged to a yellowish patina. Despite the surface wear, the construction indicates a robust, mid-range quality enthusiast watch inspired by mid-20th-century military aviation instruments.

Estimated Value

$100 - $175

Basic Information

Category

Watches & Horology

Appraised On

April 19, 2026

Estimated Value

$100 - $175

Item Description

This is a vintage-style pilot's chronograph watch by the German brand Aeromatic 1912. The timepiece features a cream-colored panda-style dial with three black recessed sub-dials positioned at the 6, 9, and 12 o'clock marks, likely driven by a Seagull TY2903 or similar mechanical movement. The watch features bold yellow sword hands for house and minutes, a red-tipped sweep second hand, and a date window angled between 4 and 5 o'clock. The stainless steel case is fitted with a matching multi-link 'engineer style' bracelet. The rotating bezel is finished in a gunmetal or brushed steel tone with a distinctive red luminous pip at the zero marker. Condition-wise, the watch shows significant signs of wear and age; the crystal surface exhibits numerous scratches and scuffs, and there is visible dust or debris under the crystal on the dial surface near the center. The case and bracelet show heavy oxidation, grime, and micro-scratches consistent with long-term use without regular cleaning. The lume on the hands and markers appears aged to a yellowish patina. Despite the surface wear, the construction indicates a robust, mid-range quality enthusiast watch inspired by mid-20th-century military aviation instruments.

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