Need help on this Dodane Type 21 Flyback?

pnwyankee · Dec 1, 2020

This brand is a new discovery for me, found it at the bottom of a rabbit hole that started with a Breguet Type xx
The seller indicates 100% original, and yet, it looks almost too good to be true
Anybody familiar enough with these to comment on the possibility of a redial?
Thanks.

Flip · Dec 1, 2020

Dial looks correct to me, so do hands crown etc. There are many variations, all correct.
No FB service mark on the caseback but this version dates to mid-late 70’s. Fantastic build quality these Dodanes with a superb flyback column wheel movement.
If you are on Instagram contact Lars (flybacks and more) he’s the expert
Hope that helps

Dan S · Dec 1, 2020

Dial looks fine, but as mentioned above, I'd be a little disappointed at the absence of issued marks on the back.

Calling @maanu and @Darlinboy .

pnwyankee · Dec 1, 2020

Flip
Dial looks correct to me, so do hands crown etc. There are many variations, all correct.
No FB service mark on the caseback but this version dates to mid-late 70’s. Fantastic build quality these Dodanes with a superb flyback column wheel movement.
If you are on Instagram contact Lars (flybacks and more) he’s the expert
Hope that helps

What is an FB service mark?
Thanks

Flip · Dec 1, 2020

pnwyankee
What is an FB service mark?
Thanks

Lol sorry typo FG Military service date engraved into caseback. Usually a date preceded by the initials FG which stands for “Fin de Garantie“

pnwyankee · Dec 1, 2020

Flip
Lol sorry typo FG Military service date engraved into caseback. Usually a date preceded by the initials FG which stands for “Fin de Garantie“

Would that signify that the watch bearing that mark was a "military watch"?

Enzo · Dec 1, 2020

Here is the case-back on an ex of mine, showing the FG stamps...

omar · Dec 1, 2020

It would at least signify that it went through servicing while in military service.
Dial/hands/crown look legit to me too, nice chocolate color. You can see an example here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/dodane-type-21-issued-by-the-french-air-ministry.94040/
(I bought it 😉)

pnwyankee · Dec 1, 2020

Is $4,900 an insanely high price for one of these in this condition?
Thanks

Flip · Dec 1, 2020

This one is for sale for £4,500
https://www.vintagewatchshop.com/product/dodane-type-21-french-military-chronograph#.X8bBOuTfUlQ

Faz · Dec 1, 2020

I'm not sure about that crown?

Twocats · Dec 15, 2020

pnwyankee
Is $4,900 an insanely high price for one of these in this condition?
Thanks

Have you tried it on ?

I know its not the same thing but I have the Type 23 flyback. I was in my Jewlers in 2017 and we went through how I wanted it to look. I got the black coated case and bracelet and a limited edition dial etc. It arrived a few months later as I wanted it COSC (or at least the Dodane version) and instantly regretted it. I found it too tall, too heavy and in all black it looked featureless. I honestly have worn it 50 times and each time it barley lasts the full day on my wrist. I will never buy another watch without trying it on first.

pnwyankee · Dec 15, 2020

Flip
This one is for sale for £4,500
https://www.vintagewatchshop.com/product/dodane-type-21-french-military-chronograph#.X8bBOuTfUlQ

I don't get to say this often, but I have seen several cheaper ones, in similar condition, on chrono24

Flip · Dec 15, 2020

pnwyankee
I don't get to say this often, but I have seen several cheaper ones, in similar condition, on chrono24

That to me is why it hasn’t sold yet. The watch is a fantastic example, I should know, it was mine.
These watches are super underrated and the build spec is fantastic, but .....
as @Twocats pointed out, they, like the modern issue sit high on the wrist and that put me off the watch. I purchased an original 1970’s milsub 20mm nato for it, which unfortunately made it worse ! The later (1970’s ) “short lugged” Dodane Type 21 are a pain to fit standard 2 piece straps to as the straps usually sit snug against the case and are often too thick, NATO’s therefore are a better option but they do add further to the thickness sat on your wrist.
As a watch though, they are built to last with a butter smooth flyback chrono movement 👍

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