Early WW2 German Army Pocket Watch, c.1938

This is one of the superior German military pocket watches issued at the start of WW2. Made by Doxa, this watch interestingly came to me in a wartime French-made protective case! The watch bears a military number on the case.

In 1935, after the Wehrmacht replaced the Reichswehr, Germany looked to procure the most modern equipment for its armed forces. By 1938, after Swiss watchmakers patented shockproof balances, the German Army received these timepieces in robust waterproof cases and with antimagnetic cages covering the movement. These were highly desirable military watches.

This original Doxa watch is in superb condition. It has been serviced but not restored, which means that the watch has been cleaned using techniques that do not spoil the attractive age patina.

Code: 51541