WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy – TORPEDO TIMING STOPWATCH – VERY RARE!

You are bidding on a VERY RARE used example of a WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy Torpedo Timing Stop Watch! The AMAZING feature, is that this was originally in use by the WW1 German Imperial Navy Kaiserliche Marine. 

Produced for the German Navy, these stop watches were used for the measurement of torpedo running times and depth charge detonation. Early in WW2, The Japanese acquired timers and stop watches from various Swiss and German producers, as the movements were far superior to their own. As the war progressed, Seikosha became the main producer, as the German and Swiss movements were difficult to obtain.

Made of brass with a nickel/chrome plating, this Swiss-made Torpedo Timer Stop Watch is in EXCELLENT functioning condition! Though the crystal shows some very light scratches, and there is NO corrosion. Produced in 1918, there are no manufacture markings. This originally had an Imperial German Navy Crown and “M” (Kaiserliche Marine) stamped into the back, however the Crown was buffed out, and a Japanese Naval Anchor added below. Being in used condition, the case does show some signs of wear (scratches, marks, patina), but it is in otherwise GOOD condition for its age. Sadly, it is not currently functional, and it is missing the winding crown and stem. There is also a small crack on the dial. Probably just good for display. A VERY RARE and UNIQUE piece of history, and would make for a EXCELLENT addition to any collection, or display!