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I particularly like the gilt on black dial printing being reflected in the day and month wheels.
Very unusual to see in black too - despite the popularity of the 2447 in black at the time, the triple calendars were usually pale-dialled.
Jeff, I reckon this is definitely one to be added to the "40s 50s Triple Calendar Chrono/Reference 2543" photo section of OTD.
The 2443 too, I reckon. The watch in the 1940s chronograph section that is only identified as "1943 chronograph": http://www.onthedash.com/Guide/_Chronographs/1940s_Chronographs/1943_Chronograph/
is a 2443 as well. Interestingly, it's caseback is only 3 earlier than the one Craig shows, despite the dial showing signs of being earlier. It has a movement number of 450535, dissecting your 2447 and the 2443 Craig has been working on.
I wonder whether the engraving on the OTD 2443 is considerably ex post facto. Or if we should start considering the other watches as earlier.
I noticed whilst looking that the 1945 brochure on OTD is dated 1/1/45 but that it has a Swedish insert, Sweden having of course maintained neutrality throughout the war. Some interest in even the smallest points sometimes in this hobby of ours...
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