Wagner German Military WWII Watch – 36mm – Original Dial – c.1940s
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in London, GB
Wagner German Military WWII Watch – 36mm – Original Dial – c.1940s An honest and original Wagner German military wristwatch from the Second World War, presented in exactly the kind o...
Steel
Gold-Plated Vintage 1940s Rotary Automatic Military Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This lovely vintage military watch is working and ticking well. Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Wittnauer Wwii-Era Military-Style Stainless Steel Watch, 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Vintage Wittnauer WWII-era Military-style Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Luminous Arabic Numbers. 33mm x 39mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.54 in.) - 15 jewel,...
Swiss stainless steel Military Style Incabloc wristwatch, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Swiss made military style vintage model 31mm diameter circa 1940’s with very pleasing two tone silver dial with radium numbers and hands signed only “Incabloc” on the dial.
Vintage Zenith 1940s Stainless Steel Military Watch Black Dial
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
A classic military-style timepiece from the 1940s, this vintage Zenith delivers utilitarian design with historic charm.
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Steel Military Timer Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Military Timer METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 52mm MOVEMENT ...
Buren DH German Military Watch – WWII 1940s Authentic 35mm Vintage
By Buren
Located in London, GB
Buren DH German Military Watch – WWII 1940s Authentic 35mm Vintage Manual Wind Tool Watch Experience a rare piece of World War II history with this Buren DH German Military Watch, a ...
Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement.
Stainless Steel
Tissot 1940's Stainless Steel Calatrava Military Dial Bumper Automatic
By Tissot
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare 1940's Tissot military style calatrava with an in house bumper automatic movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch, 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch. Made in 1940s. The wristwatch was designed to withstand rigorous conditions with features like screw-down case back and crown, water-...
Stainless Steel
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Other
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Other
Laco 1940s German Military Pilot Aviators Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Laco Aviator Wrist Watch, 55 M.M. Gray Steel 3 Piece snap case. 22 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement.
Steel
Hamilton WWII Military Timer circa 1940s with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Timer with Sweep Seconds METAL / MATERIAL: Aluminium CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: 51mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Win...
Longines Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an extremely rare Longines Military watch from the 1940s known as the "Big Indian”.
Stainless Steel
Waltham Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Waltham base metal WWII-era military wristwatch, circa 1940s. Brushed finish case, 32 X 39mm, with screw back and original warmly patinaed dial with luminous Arabic numerals and lumi...
Base Metal
Longines SS Czech Military circa 1940's
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines SS Czech Military circa 1940's with black enamel dial with patina'd luminous indexes and matching oversize spider hands. 41mm diameter case with heavy lugs and finely milled...
Stainless Steel
Elgin WW II U.S. Military Wristwatch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin base metal case U.S. military issue wristwatch, circa 1940's. Case dimensions 33 x 40mm, with patina'd dial with luminous arabic numerals and luminous spider hands.
Base Metal
Alpina Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Alpina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Alpina stainless steel military wristwatch, circa 1940s. 27.5 mm case and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Longines Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines stainless steel military-style wristwatch, circa 1940s. 32 X 45mm case with heavy snap back.
Stainless Steel
Bulova Base Metal Military-Issue Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-issue wristwatch, circa 1940s. Base metal non reflective case measuring 22 X 40mm.
Base Metal
Omega Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel military-style wristwatch, Ref. 2179/3, circa 1940s.
Stainless Steel
Bulova Base Metal Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova base metal military-style wristwatch, circa 1940s. 30 x 37mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Original silvered dial with patinaed luminous Arabic numerals...
Base Metal
ZENITH Base Metal Military Aviator's Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Zenith
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Zenith base metal chromium plated oversized aviator's wristwatch. 40 x 47mm case with large extended fixed lugs, screw-down milled rotating bezel with triangular index for elapsed ti...
Elgin Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin base metal WWII-era military wristwatch, circa 1940s. Great looking example with luminous numerals and inner printed 24-hour indications.
Base Metal
Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Longines Stainless Steel Czech Military circa 1940’s. Massive over sized cushion shaped 40 X 52mm case, with milled bezel and elapsed time arrow indicator. Pleasing original gilt si...
Stainless Steel
Hanhart base metal German Military Flyback Chronograph wristwatch, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
World War II era Hanhart flyback chronograph. These watches were worn mainly by the German Luftwaffe pilots. The base metal case is a large 41mm’s, with large crown and pump pushers...
Elgin Base Metal USN BUSHIPS Military Canteen Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Navy Bureau of Ships military wristwatch, circa 1940s. 31.5mm matte finish base metal case with distinctive extra large screw down canteen-style crown guard, embossed ELGIN and USN B...
Base Metal
Omega Stainless Steel Military-Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel medium-size military-style wristwatch, circa 1942. 31 X 36mm case with wide bezel and oversized crown. With very pleasing original patina'd dial with black nume...
Stainless Steel
Elgin Steel and Base Metal U.S. Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin steel and base metal WWII-era U.S. Military-issue wristwatch. Medium size 30mm case, original chromium finish to base metal top, with steel screw back case, original matte blac...
Base Metal
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Timor Brushed Metal British Military Broad Arrow Wristwatch circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Timor brushed base metal British military Broad Arrow wristwatch, Ref. 9496, circa 1945. Brushed metal case measuring 36.5 x 46mm. Great looking black enamel dial with Arabic numeral...
Base Metal
Vintage Bulova WWII-Era Military Watch, 1940s
By Bulova
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Bulova WWII Military Chrome watch with Original Black Dial with Light Brown Luminous Arabic Numbers. Case sized, 32mm x 39mm lug to lug (1.26 in. x 1.54 in.) - Powered b...
1940s Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Winding WW2 Military Watch ATP P3357
Located in Carlisle, GB
This vintage mechanical Swiss movement Military Watch is working and it is ticking and running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear as shown. The black leather strap is worn. Pleas...
Base Metal, Stainless Steel
Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gubelin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gubelin Stainless Steel Military Style Wristwatch circa 1940s. Small case measuring 29 x 34mm diameter.
Stainless Steel
Waltham WWII Military A-17 Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Waltham
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Waltham U.S.military issue model with great condition black original 24 hour radium dial and radium pencil hands and arrow tipped lollipop back, sweep second hand. Featuring a 31mm ...
Rare 1940s Military Chronograph Stopwatch with Split-Seconds PATT. 4 No. 11643
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful and rare hand winding military stop watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs well. Visible signs of used with small light scratches on the glass a...
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