Single button chronograph wristwatch manufactured by the Societe Hanhart of Schwenningen-am-Nackar. Dial marked with the “Hanhart” logo along with the “KM” logo (Kriegsmarine contract abbreviation).… Read More »Kriegsmarine chronograph marine wristwatch by “Hanhart” 1940s
In autumn the tools for 13½ line chronograph were produced. This movement is to replace the 13.33 which has become too costly, as weel as… Read More »Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
Outside influences have touched watch design like everything else. You will find that you will soon be able to date a piece just by glancing… Read More »Designs Over The Decades from 1920s to 1990s
Collecting military wrist watches has many devotees; it is a vast, fascinating subject which enthralls a large number of amateurs and a few connoisseurs. Experience… Read More »Military wrist watches
Japanese WW2 Military Timepieces IT IS difficult for a European collector to deal with a topic such as this. First, there is a dearth of… Read More »Japanese WW2 Military Timepieces
Type A-11 Hack Navigation Watch, manufactured by the Bulova Watch Company, in accordance with U. S. Army Specification No. 94-27834-B and Amendment No. 1 dated… Read More »Bulova A-11 Navigation (Hack) Watch U. S. Army
Type A-11 Navigation (Hack) Watch, No. 10616 manufactured to Specification No. 94-27834-B by the Waltham Watch Company, Waltham, Massachusetts. The type A-11 navigation (hack) watch… Read More »Waltham A-11 Navigation (Hack) Watch AN 05-35A-8
Elgin A-8, A-11, A-13 and AN-5740 Navigation Watches Navigation Watches, Types A-8, A-11, A-13, and AN-5740 are manufactured by Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin, Illinois, and… Read More »Elgin A-8, A-11, A-13 and AN-5740 Navigation Watches
Hanhart caliber 40 is Swiss-German movement from 1940’s. Functions: hours, minutes and seconds, 60 seconds and 30 minutes indications, pillar wheel, single pusher. Manual-winding movement with 17 or 21… Read More »Hanhart caliber 40 movement – specifications and photo
Hanhart caliber 42 is Swiss-German movement from 1940’s. Functions: hours, minutes and seconds, 60 seconds and 30 minutes indications, pillar wheel, single pusher. Manual-winding movement with 17 or 21… Read More »Hanhart caliber 42 movement – specifications and photo
Record caliber 022k is Swiss movement from 1930’s. Functions: hour, minute and sub second. Manual-winding movement with 17 jewels. f = 18000 A/h Power reserve: 42 hours Diameter: 28.8 mm… Read More »Record caliber 022k movement – specifications and photo
Universal Geneve caliber 263 is Swiss movement from 1940’s. Functions: sweep second Manual-winding movement with 15 or 17 jewels. f = 18000 A/h Power reserve: 38 hours Diameter: 26.6 mm Other links:… Read More »Universal Geneve caliber 263 movement – specifications and photo