British WWII military pocket watch by Orator c1940

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

Movement – good quality nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement and is signed “Orator, 15 Rubies, Swiss”. The movement is in 95% mint condition – excellent condition

Case – the movement comes in a base metal open face case, which has a snap on back and bezel. The case is engraved on the back GSTP, 151473 XX and also has the broad arrow British government mark. The case is in 80% mint condition – some marks and plating missing but still a good example

Dial – the white enamel dial has old luminous hands and luminous numbers. It is signed “Orator Watch Co Precision” and is in 99% mint condition

The watch has a synthetic glass

The watch measures 51mm wide x 13mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set

The watch comes with a leather strap watch chain which is perfect for this type of watch