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 Freco watch is in EXCELLENT functioning condition, and featured on page 436 of Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book. Though the crystal shows some light scratches, the dial and hands are still in NICE condition. Note that because I use a camera flash, the scratches show up more pronounced than they actually are in-person. 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 EXCELLENT condition for its age. The reverse is stamped with “D 5801 H” (DH = Dienstuhr Heer Service Watch). The strap is a replacement, which matches the type used in the type period. For reference, the other codes produced were:
DH: Dienstuhr Heer
D: Dienstuhr Luftwaffe
DRGM: Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster
RLM: Reichsluftfahrtministerium
KM: Kriegsmarine
DU: Dienstuhr (Verwaltung)
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!
NOTE: I have NUMEROUS other markers and styles in stock. Please contact me if you are looking for something specific.
