Silver cased military Zenith pocket watch. Engineer Corps USA c1940

Code: 4.163

This is a Swiss made pocket watch by Zenith made for and used by the American government during the Second World War.

Movement – the gilt ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement with a micrometer regulator. The movement is signed “Zenith Prima, 17 Jewels, 2342627 and is in 95% mint condition.

Case – the movement comes in a silver open face case, which has a hinged inner, back and bezel. The case is signed on the inside “Zenith Watch Co, Swiss”. The back of the case is engraved with “Corps of Engineers, USA, No 13639”. The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 95% mint condition – a superb example

Dial – the white enamel dial has a full set of blue steel hands. The dial is faintly signed “Zenith” and is in 95% mint condition – no damage, just a faded signature

The watch has a plastic glass, this can be changed on request

The watch measures 52mm wide x 14mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set