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·Recently picked up this 1944 military wristwatch at a UK auction for about $300. It’s a manual-wind piece and is currently running, though it’s losing around 5–6 minutes per day on the timegrapher, so it will likely need a proper service if I can’t regulate it myself. The case is on the small side, about 32 mm, but that seems typical for wartime watches.
I’m not entirely sure which branch of the military it was issued to, and I’d really appreciate any insight. The crown appears correct and nicely oversized, which I understand is common for military specifications. My main question is about the dial—I don’t yet have the experience to tell if it’s original or a redial. Any thoughts on authenticity, correct configuration, and historical context would be very welcome, as I’m fairly new to collecting military timepieces.
I’m not entirely sure which branch of the military it was issued to, and I’d really appreciate any insight. The crown appears correct and nicely oversized, which I understand is common for military specifications. My main question is about the dial—I don’t yet have the experience to tell if it’s original or a redial. Any thoughts on authenticity, correct configuration, and historical context would be very welcome, as I’m fairly new to collecting military timepieces.
