Original Item: Only One Available. This is a like new mint condition New Old Stock example of a World War Two production issue Stainless Steel Case Elgin Model 15-Jewel wrist watch, with a stainless steel screw back closure. Offered in like new condition the watches has been tested and runs smoothly. It was manufactured for the US Army, and has a white face with black numbers for daylight use. ELGIN is marked on the dial face. The leather band is also a New Old Stock original WWII period manufactured example, and features a fantastic face cover.

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.
NO. OFA - 12914

The Ordnance Department numbers each watch with letters which signify the grade of the watch and the service to which it issued, followed by the ordnance serial number marked plainly on the exterior back of the case. This serial number is the only number referred to in identifying an ordnance timepiece.

OFA for 15- to 16-jewel wrist watch, waterproof case, Air Corps (Navigation, Type A-11, substitute standard).

This is a great chance to pick up a true New Old Stock WWII Issue watch, ready to display or wear!

WATCH INFORMATION
Elgin Serial Number: Y930100
Production Year: 1945
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 15 jewels
Grade: 532
Model: 2
Run Quantity: 1000
Production Dates: 1937 to 1945
Total Grade Production: 93900
Movement Configuration: Sweep Second (wristwatch)
Movement Setting: Pendant Wind and Set
Movement Finish: Nickel Damaskeening
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going Barrel
Adjusted: No

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.