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    Elgin Vintage U.S. Navy Watch, 1

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    Code: 5554
    Manufacturer Code: 1
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    Availability Sold
    Gender Mens
    SWC Ref ARC-5554
    Model No Unknown
    Diameter 1mm
    department Mens
    Series Elgin Vintage
    brand Elgin
    Condition Pre Owned
    RRP £Discontinued/Unknown
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    Specification
    • Extremely Rare
    • Circa 1950s
    • 32mm without and 42mm Diameter with Crown
    • Black Dial
    • Manual Wind
    • During World War II the United States formed their first Naval Combat Demolition Teams originally working in the Mediterranean. Expansion to the Pacific theatre bought a change of designation to Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs). The UDTs\' mission was to clear beach approaches of mines and any other obstacles in preparation for amphibious assualt landings. To aid the frogmen in these tasks a special waterproof watch was developed by Hamilton featuring a protective cap which screwed down to the seal in the winding crown (Text copied from the Concise Guide to Military Timepieces by Z.M. Wesolowski)
    • In the 1950s, Elgin introduced a new UDT divers watch as illustrated here, which resembled the earlier Hamilton. This example was probably never issued and still has blank GOVT INSP label still attatched to the strap. The dial is stamped Elgin and \'USN BUSHIPS\' denoting US Navy Bureau of Ships(in black and therefore only visible with a looking glass) Manual wind movement.
    • This is a very rare Military divers watch in outstanding condition.
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    STUART WHITBY

    Accurate listing and description. Excellent communication and packaging. Delivered Royal Mail Spevial Delivery before 1:00pm as promised. Highly recommended.

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