MWC Aeschbach WW2 Pattern Mechanical Steel Black Pocket Watch Men's, Black,

Military pocket watches along with their civilian equivalents are experiencing a huge increase in popularity. Historically they have often been used for land, airborne and naval applications. During World War II they were often used by both German and British and American forces. The main reason pocket watches were so popular was that wristwatches of the time were usually very small and difficult to read, with an average diameter of only 32mm, while the pocket watch case of about 50mm was much easier to see. This Aeschbach military watch, classic model from World War II, self-winding with a small second hand with auxiliary dial, is based on the typical models used by the RLM (German Air Ministry), these watches did not remain in the possession of Luftwaffe pilots and were assigned mission by mission to be returned to the quartermaster upon arrival at This watch is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the models of WWII factories and is equipped with a traditional 17-jewel hand-wound movement. The watch has also been upgraded with a glass crystal, superior to the acrylic/plastic crystals used in World War II and which were scratched or damaged very easily. This particular pocket watch has a solid 316L military grade stainless steel case with secondary second hand dial. Model: Aeschbach WW2 Pattern German Airforce (Luftwaffe) 17 Jewel Hand Wound Military Pocket Watch Movement: Mechanical Hand-winding 17 Rubies Case: Stainless steel, diam. 47.5 mm, length with crown 58 mm, thickness: 14 mm, stainless steel back Dial: Black, Luminova hands Glass: Domed glass Other features: Complete with chain, 24-month warranty