Original Item: Only One Available. This is an early war (1942) OC EM issue Stainless Steel Case screw back Waltham Model 10617 17-Jewel wrist watch with a stainless steel press fit case. This wonderful example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. It was manufactured in 1942 for the US Army. It has a white face with radium luminous numbers for night use. It has the name WALTHAM on the dial face. The band is a correct high quality khaki web reproduction. The serial number is 217818.
During WWII, Waltham supplied watches for the US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps [the Air Force was the Army Air Force]. In 1940, the Ordnance Department published the requirements for military watches. The list includes pocket, wrist, and stop watches.
Marking on the case reads:
U.S.A.
OC - 217818
Brand: Waltham
Size: 6/0
Movement: 17-jewel
Movement Serial Number: 31710 815
Model: 6/0
Watch Shape: Round
Serial Number: 217818
Case Color: Silver
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Face Color: Cream
Country of Manufacture: USA
There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non-working watch will not be honored. Please note all watches are wound and tested then recorded on video before shipment. We are not in the watch repair business- ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
