WWII 1940 Pattern American Army Ordnance / ORD Watch (Automatic)

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WWII 1940 Pattern American Army Ordnance / ORD Watch (Automatic)SKU: ORD1 AU During WWII, Ordnance watches were produced for the US military by Waltham, Hamilton, Bulova, and Elgin. Due to wartime conditions and material shortages, these original watches were made of nickel plated brass instead of stainless steel, making it difficult to find one in good condition today. The original Ordnance watches were small, measuring 33 34mm, but we have slightly increased the size to 36. 5 mm (excluding the crown) and 39 mm

ensuring silent operation free from the annoying ticking sound typical of most quartz wall clocks

and they typically had light-colored dials in either cream or white

The clock features a replica (non-functional) adjustment knob

Supplied in a Gift Box

and olive green as standard stock items

which was suitable for its time but does not meet modern standards for water or scratch resistance

resulting in a hybrid

a special forces unit active during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the country's reconstitution as Zimbabwe in 1980

This is a US Pattern Military Watch strap which whilst made from similar nylon webbing material to European NATO straps is simpler to wear and sometimes preferred even by serving UK personnel

this model delivers unmatched reliability and style

featuring a U

Length: 120mm / 80mm

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