Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. 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.
This is an excellent example of a Mid-War production OG Officer Grade issue Stainless Steel Case Waltham Model 10617 17-Jewel wrist watch, with a stainless steel screw back closure. This wonderful example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. It was manufactured for the US Army, and has a white face with radium luminous numbers for night use. It has the name WALTHAM on the dial face. The band is a correct high quality OD Green web reproduction. The Army serial number is 82326, which places production around 1942-43 based on past watches we have sold.
During WWII, Waltham 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) OF - 82326
OG was crossed out with OF engraved below it. This watch is definitely in good shape. The metal components are nice, with some scratches and dents but nothing too serious. This wonderful example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. The watch crystal is a modern plastic replacement made to original specifications. The hands are original, and quite nice.
This is a great chance to pick up a wonderful WWII Issue officer grade watch, ready to display.
Specifications:
Brand: Waltham
Size: 6/0 - B
Movement: 17-jewel
Model: 6/0
Watch Shape: Round
Serial Number: 82326
Case Color: Silver
Year of Manufacture: 1942-43
Face Color: Cream
Country of Manufacture: USA
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