WW2 German Wehrmacht Taschenuhren – PERSONAL POCKET WATCH – HELVETIA – PUBLISHED

Description

You are bidding on a VERY RARE used example of a WW2 German Wehrmacht Issue Helvetia Pocket Watch! This EXACT watch is featured in Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book.

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.
These were issued to both Officers and Petty Officers, and were usually issued on loan (though some were available for private purchase).

Made of a chrome-plated brass case, this Swiss-made Helvetia watch is in EXCELLENT functioning condition, and featured on page 424 of Dr. Konrad Knirim’s, “Military Timepieces” book. Though the crystal shows some light scratches, the dial and hands are in near MINT condition, with NO damage or corrosion! Note that because I use a camera flash, the scratches show up  more pronounced than they are in person. The manufacture name is clearly marked on the face, and was manufactured in 1942. 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 8973 H” (DH = Dienstuhr Heer Service Watch). 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. A VERY nice and original item for any collection, or display!