Zenith Military Steel Pocket Watch Deck Watch Swiss 1943

Zenith military steel open face pocket watch deck watch, made in Switzerland in 1943.

Dial:-

The white enamel dial has black Arabic numerals with outer minute divisions. The military dial has a red inner ring for hours, minutes and decimals. So unusual about this dial is the tenth of a second mechanism. The dial has a blued and a red hand. Please see pictures of this fabulous military dial.

Movement:-

The high-grade Swiss made gilt frosted anchor lever escapement movement has 16 jewels, Breguet spiral, high swan regulator and compensated balance. The movement is signed: "Zenith, Swiss Made" and numbered: 3327938. Calibre number: 19-34-3-T. The movement is in great working condition; however, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy for an antique watch.

Case:-

The watch lies in a staybrite open face case with a smooth finish with military arrow and engraved: 0552/521-0243 7949. The inner side of the case is signed: "Zenith, Staybrite, Acier, Swiss Made" and numbered: 8286303.

See Book: Militar Taschenuhren – Page 106

Staybrite: The material Staybrite Made of: Steel containing 0.2% carbon, 18% chromium and 8% nickel. A stainless alloy that makes a fine polish and is used for making high graded watch cases.

Weight : 106.8g
Maker : Zenith Watch Co.
Condition : In a great condition!
Origin : Swiss
Manufacture Date : 1943