Vintage military pocket watch c1940

Vintage military pocket watch c1940

Code: 4.184

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This is a Swiss pocket watch made for and used by the British Army in the Second World War.

Movement – the nickel ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is signed “259, 15 Jewels, Swiss Made”. The movement is in 95% mint condition – a superb example.

Case – the movement comes in a metal open face case, which is marked with military markings on the back with a government issue arrow and GS/TP, P41710. The case is in 85% mint condition – a build up of many light scratches

Dial – the black paint on metal dial has alternating luminous and white numbers, old luminous hands. The dial has a distinctive white sub seconds dial and the is in 100% mint condition

The watch has a plastic glass

The watch measures 51mm wide x 15mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set.