I found the idea of authenticating a "Bund" to be nearly impossible, at least impossible for me.

There are so many variations in the watches; with most of them coming in for regular servicing, perhaps multiple times.

My recommendation -- find someone who you trust (and who knows these watches) and follow their recommendation. But of course, you needs to describe what you are looking for -- issued; as it left the factory [may be impossible]; as when decommissioned; 3H or non-3H; whatever. I'm not sure that any of them are "as they left the factory", but maybe I'm wrong.

Jeff

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: Hey everyone,
: Long time lurker first time poster. Used to be very active on
: watchuseek but now mainly on IG.

: I'd really like to purchase a Heuer Bundeswehr 1550 SG with a 3H
: dial. Ive been reading on all the dial variations, case
: conditions etc. I know to find an "untouched vintage"
: is pretty rare given these were tool watches in the purest
: sense, with cases, hands and dials swapped with some frequency.
: The prices ive seen range from the low 4s up to 6k USD.
: I thought id post a pic of one i was interested in to get some
: honest opinions.
: Things you should know about me.
: I work with my hands and I have few safe queens. Im not looking for
: a museum example. Im looking for something robust i can wear and
: enjoy true to the spirit of how these watches were meant to be
: worn.
: That being said... dont be shy