Original Item: Only One Available. This is an unissued like new excellent example of a Early-War production OD Grade issue Stainless Steel Case 17-Jewel wrist watch, with a stainless steel screw back closure. This wonderful example has been has been tested and runs smoothly. It was manufactured for the US Army, and has a tan face with radium luminous numbers for night use. It has the name HAMILTON on the dial face. The band is a genuine period WWII produced example.

During WWII, Hamilton 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:

ORD.DEPT.
U.S.A.
OD-85204

This watch is in excellent condition, it runs smoothly, and appears to keep good time, though it is important to remember that the specification for wrist watches in WWII could be off by several seconds a day.

This is a great chance to pick up a wonderful WWII Issue officer grade watch, ready to display or wear!

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.