I contacted the seller again and asked if he can share anything about the watch and its story, here's what I've got back :
"The owner of the watch, William (Bill) Austin, whose initials are on the clasp, passed away in 1972. As I said, he was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. He was a pilot. Jennifer answered me, when I sent your question, that her mother might have known the history of the watch. Unfortunately, she also died, in 2018. If any paperwork or other related material comes up I will let you know."
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