Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent New Old Stock example of a Late-War production OF (Waterproof Case) 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.

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.
OF - 344596

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.

OF for 15- to 17-jewel wrist watches (waterproof case).

This watch is definitely in very good shape. The metal components are nice, with minimal scratches and dents. The watch runs smoothly, and appears to keep good time, though it is important to remember that the specification for wrist watches in WWII could be off by several seconds a day.

This is a great chance to pick up a wonderful WWII Issue officer grade watch, ready to display or wear!

Specifications:
Brand: Waltham
Size: 6/0 - B
Movement: 17-jewel
Movement Serial: 31992808
Model: 6/0
Watch Shape: Round
Serial Number: 344596
Case Color: Silver
Year of Manufacture: 1943-44
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.