General Service Military Pocket Watch (24 Jewel Automatic with Option to Hand Wind if Preferred)

SKU: PW/E2/BD Military pocket watches, along with their civilian equivalents, are experiencing a significant rise in popularity. Historically, they were used for both land-based and naval applications. During WWII, they were frequently preferred by RAF and USAAF navigators and bomb aimers (US: bombardiers) over conventional wristwatches. Aircrews found it easier to place a pocket watch on a chart, bench, or in the nose of the aircraft while working or approaching a target. Additionally, wristwatches of the time were small, with an average diameter of just 32mm, making the larger pocket watches, nearly 50mm in size, much easier to read. We offer several variants of this watch with different specifications to meet the specific requirements of our clients. This particular variant features a 24-jewel automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. The watch can also be hand-wound if needed and includes a hacking feature for synchronization or to conserve power when not in use for extended