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1943 Elgin GCT 22j WWII BW Raymond Pocket Watch Air Mans British Issue Mint Rare
Estimated price for orientation: 1 399 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Elgin MPN: 581 Material: Base Metal Serial Number: 41759806 Closure: Open Face Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Features: 24-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals Age: 1943 Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Case Material: Base Country Made: USA Number of Jewels: 22 Model: 15 Pocket Watch Size: 16
Grade: 581Some Marked "21 Jewels" - All Contain 22 Jewels.This 22 Jewels 16 Size True WWII British Air Mans issues watch. Get a piece of working USA WWII history with this fine working Elgin B.W. Raymond in clean & Good Condition and working great and checked for time keeping. This one is very minty and is as new looking as they get!!!This one has the rare British issue markings. Very hard to find!!!Please look at all pictures.Original 12 Hr Dial is very nice.Please See PicturesEngraved On The Movement ElginElgin Watch Co.USA.B.W. Raymond22 JewelsAdjusted 6 Positions
With hack function working!Double RollerKEEPING PERFECT TIME!!!!!
THE ELGIN MODEL IS MUCH MORE RARE AND HARD TO FIND THAN THE HAMILTON.
WWII Air Mans Pocket Watch HistoryDuring World War II, Hamilton & Elgin produced a variety of time pieces to support the war effort. In fact, all of Hamilton's & Elgin's production was dedicated to defense purposes. However, they did still produce some wrist watches using excess movements produced in the 1920's.One of the war-related watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand. The movement was based on the 21 jewel, 16 size 992B for Hamilton & B.W. Raymond movement for Elgin. However, an extra jewel was added to support the second hand pinion, so the movement got 22 jewels.Known as a "Navigator's Watch" as it was used by aviators to aid in navigation by the US Navy & British forces during the war. Another interesting aspect to the Air Mans watch it "hacks" or stops when you pull out the crown to set the time. This allows you to set a very precise time... the old, "synchronize your watches" phrase comes to mind.
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Elgin |
| MPN: | 581 | Material: | Base Metal |
| Serial Number: | 41759806 | Closure: | Open Face |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Features: | 24-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals |
| Age: | 1943 | Movement: | Mechanical: Hand-winding |
| Case Material: | Base | Country Made: | USA |
| Number of Jewels: | 22 | Model: | 15 |
| Pocket Watch Size: | 16 |
Grade: 581
Some Marked "21 Jewels" - All Contain 22 Jewels.
This 22 Jewels 16 Size True WWII British Air Mans issues watch. Get a piece of working USA WWII history with this fine working Elgin B.W. Raymond in clean & Good Condition and working great and checked for time keeping. This one is very minty and is as new looking as they get!!!This one has the rare British issue markings. Very hard to find!!!Please look at all pictures.Original 12 Hr Dial is very nice.Please See PicturesEngraved On The Movement ElginElgin Watch Co.USA.B.W. Raymond22 JewelsAdjusted 6 Positions
With hack function working!Double RollerKEEPING PERFECT TIME!!!!!
THE ELGIN MODEL IS MUCH MORE RARE AND HARD TO FIND THAN THE HAMILTON.
WWII Air Mans Pocket Watch HistoryDuring World War II, Hamilton & Elgin produced a variety of time pieces to support the war effort. In fact, all of Hamilton's & Elgin's production was dedicated to defense purposes. However, they did still produce some wrist watches using excess movements produced in the 1920's.One of the war-related watches was a pocket watch with a central sweep second hand. The movement was based on the 21 jewel, 16 size 992B for Hamilton & B.W. Raymond movement for Elgin. However, an extra jewel was added to support the second hand pinion, so the movement got 22 jewels.Known as a "Navigator's Watch" as it was used by aviators to aid in navigation by the US Navy & British forces during the war. Another interesting aspect to the Air Mans watch it "hacks" or stops when you pull out the crown to set the time. This allows you to set a very precise time... the old, "synchronize your watches" phrase comes to mind.