Description
Produced for the German military, all issued wristwatches were required to follow a specific standard, this being: case made of a chromium plated brass; a manual winding movement; water resistant; dust/moisture proof; and are a total of 15 jewels. A secondary hand is to be located at the 6 o’clock position indicating seconds, and both main hands are to be luminous.
Made of a chrome-plated brass case, this Swiss-made Helvetia watch is in EXCELLENT functioning condition! The crystal shows some light scratches, as well as the dial and hands, however there is NO damage or corrosion! Note that because I use a camera flash, the scratches show up WAY more pronounced than they actually are. The manufacture name is clearly marked on the face, and was manufactured between 1939 and 1945. Being in used condition, the case does show some signs of wear (scratches, marks, patina), but it is in otherwise VERY NICE condition for its age. The reverse is stamped with “D.I.” (DI = Dienstuhr Italienisch). The strap is a replacement, which also shows wear and staining. I had it running for almost 24 hours on a full wind. For reference, the other codes produced were:
DH: Dienstuhr Heer
D: Dienstuhr Luftwaffe
DRGM: Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster
RLM: Reichsluftfahrtministerium
KM: Kriegsmarine
DU: Dienstuhr (Verwaltung)
It has been said that this type could have also been issued to German Forces for surveillance (spying) purposes. Note that the movement has not been serviced in 30 years, so even though it is currently running, I would suggest getting it cleaned for daily use/wear. A VERY nice and original item for any collection, or display!
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