July 12, 2006, 04:55
Roy New'Singer' German Military Timepiece
I recently purchased this 'Singer' wristwatch from an ebayer in Israel.
It seems to have an amazing 'History'
"WATCH IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. DIAMETER 36mm, LONG45mm Belonged to captured German pilot from Army of Marshall F.Paulus under Staligrad (1943) Taken by Russian officer and later on sold to Russian watchmaker. The watchmaker keep this watch for almost 60 years in his closet until present time! The son of this watchmaker lives in Israel these days and the watch is now for sale!"
Do you not think that is quite amazing!
I shall post final pictures when timepiece is cleaned and serviced.
Any further information known? Singer?
Timely regards.
Roy.
"So mote it be!"
July 12, 2006, 08:10
John ArrowoodI have to wonder if there's any association with the famous Singer Sewing Machine Company. There are four of the treadle-powered models sitting in my basement now.
July 12, 2006, 09:18
Rich KuhnRoy,
Can you post a picture of the movement.
July 13, 2006, 04:35
Dan MitchellWhen were watch dials first marked "Swiss Made" ?
Dan
July 24, 2006, 07:28
Roy NewCloser:
Will require a light cleaning to try and erase 'incompetent scratch marks!'
Roy.
July 24, 2006, 08:19
Adam M. DubinConcerning when dials were first marked "Swiss Made", I'd say certainly by the 1920s. I have a Ferrero tank (sorry, Cartier) from the early '20s, which is marked thusly. I believe the style of the refinished dial is original, so I have no doubt that it was marked so originally.
July 24, 2006, 09:19
John ArrowoodDid all countries require the 'Swiss made' mark on the dial or was it a Swiss requirement?
why is the phrase in English, especially if the watch was sold in a non-English speaking country?
July 28, 2006, 07:51
Roy NewJust updating thread.
Anyone have any information on the 'Singer' manufactorer?
Where to look?
Timely regards.
Roy.
"So mote it be!"