For sale is this Elgin WW2 Military Issued Watch, a genuine piece of history ready for its next chapter. This classic timepiece embodies the practical and sturdy design required of watches issued during the era of conflict.
The watch features a compact 30mm case (likely chrome-plated base metal) which was the standard size for military issue watches. The dial has acquired a warm, beautiful yellow/patina color consistent with its age, giving it immense vintage character. The highly legible aged black Arabic numerals are bold and easy to read, with a functional seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position to aid in precise timekeeping. While currently offered as a watch head (no band), its 18mm lug width makes it simple to pair with your choice of military canvas or leather strap. This timepiece is a fascinating and dependable relic, needing only a strap to be brought back to life on the wrist.
Key Features:
Brand: Elgin
Model: WWII Military / Field Watch (Watch Head Only)
Era: World War II (WWII)
Case Size: 30mm (excluding crown)
Lug Width: 18mm
Case Material: Base Metal (Chrome-plated/Steel Back)
Dial: Yellow/Patina with Arabic numerals
Complications: Seconds Sub Dial at 6 o'clock
Movement: Automatic (Self-Winding)
Condition: Honest vintage condition, showing wear on the case and patina on the dial consistent with age and military use. Ready for the addition of a strap.
Why Collectors Love It:
Vintage Elgin military watches are highly sought after as a piece of tangible American history. This model, with its classic sub-seconds layout and unmistakable patina, is instantly recognizable as a genuine WWII field watch. Its compact 30mm case size is historically accurate, and its rugged aesthetic appeals deeply to enthusiasts of military heritage and vintage Americana. This watch head offers a unique opportunity for collectors to customize its strap and restore this durable artifact of the war era. Bid now to claim this piece of history!
For sale is this Elgin WW2 Military Issued Watch, a genuine piece of history ready for its next chapter. This classic timepiece embodies the practical and sturdy design required of watches issued during the era of conflict.
The watch features a compact 30mm case (likely chrome-plated base metal) which was the standard size for military issue watches. The dial has acquired a warm, beautiful yellow/patina color consistent with its age, giving it immense vintage character. The highly legible aged black Arabic numerals are bold and easy to read, with a functional seconds sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position to aid in precise timekeeping. While currently offered as a watch head (no band), its 18mm lug width makes it simple to pair with your choice of military canvas or leather strap. This timepiece is a fascinating and dependable relic, needing only a strap to be brought back to life on the wrist.
Key Features:
Brand: Elgin
Model: WWII Military / Field Watch (Watch Head Only)
Era: World War II (WWII)
Case Size: 30mm (excluding crown)
Lug Width: 18mm
Case Material: Base Metal (Chrome-plated/Steel Back)
Dial: Yellow/Patina with Arabic numerals
Complications: Seconds Sub Dial at 6 o'clock
Movement: Automatic (Self-Winding)
Condition: Honest vintage condition, showing wear on the case and patina on the dial consistent with age and military use. Ready for the addition of a strap.
Why Collectors Love It:
Vintage Elgin military watches are highly sought after as a piece of tangible American history. This model, with its classic sub-seconds layout and unmistakable patina, is instantly recognizable as a genuine WWII field watch. Its compact 30mm case size is historically accurate, and its rugged aesthetic appeals deeply to enthusiasts of military heritage and vintage Americana. This watch head offers a unique opportunity for collectors to customize its strap and restore this durable artifact of the war era. Bid now to claim this piece of history!
