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Re: Thanks, Francis . . . I Would Really Like to Learn More!

: Great article!

: I couldnt find one like the one i have. Its got cut off font but
: cutoff alot more than the example in article. A little more like
: the proto but for Cal12 movement. Any idea if its alright? I
: dont have the watch with me yet but below is pic from auction i
: bought from:

:
: [/URL]

There are 5 examples here with the cut off font from the web... you are not the only one out there...

http://watchestobuy.com/heuerbund-htm/

http://www.carsandwatches.com/hehrer-bund-military-flyback-chrono/

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?203271-Heuer-Bundeswehr

http://wristwear.tumblr.com/post/21084511291/heuer-bund-chronograph-flyback-made-for-the

http://watchesthroughtime.blogspot.sg/2013/10/the-famous-valjoux-column-wheen-family.html

The article also did state

Finally...there are 2 variations of the font used for the hour-markers:
the "standard" font - most noticeable because none of the numbers are cut-off.
the "cut-off" font - the 10:00, 8:00, and 2:00 are cut-off by the subdials.

Hence rather to say that it is alright..... it is indeed the 2nd variation out there...

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