British WWII military pocket watch by Cortebert c1940

This is a Swiss pocket watch made for and sold by Cortebert and used by the British government during WWII

Movement – good quality nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement and is signed “Cortebert, 15 Rubies, Swiss Made, Cal”526. The movement is in 90% mint condition – excellent condition with just light tarnish

Case – the movement comes in a base metal open face case, which has a screw on back and bezel. The case is engraved on the back GSTP,S  T5563 and also has the broad arrow British government mark. The case is in 70% mint condition – many marks and scratches common to military watches; however still a presentable case

Dial – the white enamel dial has old luminous hands and luminous numbers. It is signed “Cortebert, Extra Swiss Made” and is in 95% mint condition – an ultra feint hairline in the centre

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch measures 51mm wide x 13mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set