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Original U.S. WWII Army NCO/EM 15-Jewel Wrist Watch 8/0 Size by ELGIN - Fully Functional

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a late WW2 (1944-45) OG NCO / Enlisted Man issue plated brass case with stainless steel screw back ELGIN 8/0 size 15-Jewel wrist watch. This wonderful example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. It was manufactured in between 1942-1944 for the US Army. It has a white face with radium luminous numbers for night use. It has the name ELGIN on the dial face. The band is a correct high quality OD GREEN #3 web reproduction. The serial number is 168427.

During WWII, Elgin supplied watches for the US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps [the Air Force was the Army Air Force]. In 1940, the Ordnance Department published the requirements for military watches. The list includes pocket, wrist, and stop watches.

Marking on the case reads:

 ORD.DEPT.
U.S.A.
OG- 168427

Brand: Elgin
Size: 8/0 
Movement: 15-jewel
Watch Shape: Round
Serial Number: 168427
Case Color: Silver
Year of Manufacture: 1944-1945
Face Color: White
Country of Manufacture: USA

There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non-working watch will not be honored. Please note all watches are wound and tested then recorded on video before shipment. We are not in the watch repair business- ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

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