December 02, 2007, 12:23
Scott CerulloSubmarine Watch
I was told this watch was made for submarine service. Can anyone add anything?
December 02, 2007, 12:25
Scott CerulloIt doesn't look military to me, but was told it was from WWII.
December 02, 2007, 21:21
Jim HesterI see no evidence that it is any kind of military watch, much less something for one of the Navies that had submarines; and, it is not mentioned in Whitney. The 14K case suggests that it is a civilian market watch.
December 02, 2007, 22:29
Cary HurtScott,
I have one of these with a very normal 8/0 Elgin movement of late 1930s vintage. It was sold to me as an "officer's watch" from World War II.
I think, as Jim said, that these were civilian watches that have a military styled case. Maybe offered in a PX or something, but no official military use.
Regards,
Cary