Item:
ON3380

Original U.S. WWII Army 17-Jewel Wrist Watch by Waltham - Fully Functional

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a mid war (1944) OG EM issue Stainless Steel Case screw back Waltham Model 10617 17-Jewel wrist watch with a stainless steel case. This wonderful example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. It was manufactured in 1944 for the US Army. It has a white face with radium luminous hands for night use. It has the name WALTHAM on the dial face. The band is a correct high quality web reproduction.

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- 82383

Brand: Hamilton

Size: 6/0

Movement: 17-jewel

Model: 6/0

Watch Shape: Round

Serial Number: 82383

Case Color: Silver

Year of Manufacture: 1944

Face Color: Cream

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.

  • This product is available for international shipping.
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