Forums Latest Members
  1. BCHH Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    77
    Likes
    29
    Hey,

    I found an interesting watch on eBay and it has some engravings on the case back. The watch is from WW2 era and the seller says it was worn during the battles so I assume the markings are military related.

    I'm not from US so I don't know what these mean so please share your knowledge!::book::

    Ps. Can you guess the brand?;)
     
    ADD7F02E-7ACB-4E8B-999C-45EEBE72B96A.jpeg
    StudebakerHawk and WatchCor like this.
  2. size11s Can’t bat, can’t bowl Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    649
    Likes
    1,135
    Lemania?
    They are personal/private markings and not issued markings. I would perhaps show a pic over at MWR there are folks there that might know off the top of their head, so to speak.
     
    janice&fred and BCHH like this.
  3. BCHH Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    77
    Likes
    29
    Was this too easy?:D What gave it away?
     
  4. size11s Can’t bat, can’t bowl Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    649
    Likes
    1,135
    BCHH and WatchCor like this.
  5. zoohannover Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    501
    Likes
    2,121
    Edited Oct 26, 2020
  6. MtnMarine Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    584
    Likes
    1,663
    I think it’s the 32nd naval construction regiment*. That’s what this one below said.
     
    FEC18289-802F-4955-902E-35E1D4C727FB.png
    size11s and BCHH like this.
  7. MtnMarine Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    584
    Likes
    1,663
    And I’m sure the top is probably the sailor’s personal initials.
     
  8. Evitzee Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    6,250
    Likes
    11,558
    'NCR' has a lot of meanings. Possibly 'Naval Construction Regiment' in this case. It's a personal watch that was well worn, probably in the Pactific theater as the forces moved closer to Japan in anticipation of an eventual invasion. The date was after Japan surrendered, but these construction types were involved in cleanup and stabilization long after the war ended.

    I notice their is a roster pictured above of the 32nd Naval Construction Regiment. Case closed.
     
    Edited Oct 26, 2020
    janice&fred, BCHH and MtnMarine like this.
  9. BCHH Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    77
    Likes
    29
    Thank you all for sharing these! This watch really caught my eye and the history behind it is just so interesting:)
     
  10. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    12,469
    Likes
    49,510
    I don’t think this is military issued. More like a service member just personalizing his watch. I love it though.
     
    BCHH likes this.
  11. zoohannover Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    501
    Likes
    2,121
    BCHH likes this.
  12. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    12,469
    Likes
    49,510
    I have a watch with a non issued military inscription. Its been researched by the previous owner in OF archives. Its fun to imagine where this Royal Artillery member served and what this watch has “witnessed”.
    61B0F90D-F325-46B4-9E72-F5DD93637C1F.jpeg 2613C251-F110-4F74-A335-6F072BF4BA75.jpeg
     
    Edited Oct 26, 2020
    Lonestar, Zapatta, size11s and 2 others like this.
  13. BCHH Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    77
    Likes
    29
    Thanks for sharing! Real stunner!::love::
     
  14. MtnMarine Oct 26, 2020

    Posts
    584
    Likes
    1,663