"December 1941 - With America's entry into the war, Elgin is pressed into full-time production of military ordenance, and manufacture of civilian watches are suspended. Several types of military wristwatches are manufactured." One of them, the "General Service Watch" with small second at 6.
WWII Military ELGIN Wristwatch
General Service Watch
Ordenance Department U.S.A.
This UNIQUE timepiece is a WWII U.S.A. Military General Issue wristwatch ORD. DEPT. OF 158504. The serial number indicates that this watch is dated from 1944. It is a manual wind watch 8/0 size, 15 jewels movement, caliber grade 554, sub-second hand, U.S.A. made.
After 75 years, it still has a very nice dial with Arabic Numerals, minutes markings and matching hands. The dial is signed with the Elgin name on top.
It is 32mm round case (crown not inclusive). The case was to be dust-tight and waterproof. Chrome case, screw-on case back and stainless steel case back material.
This watch is coming with a vintage two-pieces brown canva strap.
This timepiece is in LOVELY condition. It is running very well and keeps great time!
Movement:
ELGIN U.S.A.
15 Jewels
T495406
Grade 554
Case Back Signed:
ORD. DEPT.
U.S.A.
OF 158504
Cased and Timed By Elgin National Watch Co.
Watch Star Case Company
5581454
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 32
Case Lug to Lug 37.8
Case Thickness 12
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than todays offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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