Elgin

Elgin USN Buships Historic WWII Military Issued Canteen Diver Watch

Basic Info Listing code : PEQJN5 Brand : Elgin Movement : Manual winding Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Textile Year of production : 1940 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Spain Price : 600 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : Elgin 694 Number of jewels : 21 Frequency : 18000 A/h Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 32 mm Thickness : 12 mm Water resistance : Not water resistant Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Plexiglass Dial : Black Dial numerals : Arabic numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Textile Bracelet color : Green Lug width : 16 mm Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Steel Other Small seconds, Screw-Down Crown, Vintage An iconic piece of WWII history, the Elgin Canteen Watch was the first mass produced U.S. military diver’s watch and was issued during the war to the legendary Underwater Demolition Teams, the forerunners of today’s Navy SEALs. This piece retains its original WWII dial, hands and movement, with a replacement case and crystal in excellent condition. The watch had been overhauled in Japan in its time and still shows strong performance on the timegrapher. Diameter is 32 mm with 16 mm lugs, faithful to the wartime specifications. It carries the unmistakable screw down “canteen cap” crown with chain, the hallmark of this iconic design. It comes fitted with a Praesidus military green canvas strap of 16 mm, practically new, which perfectly matches the watch’s combat heritage. A cornerstone in the history of military diving watches and a must have for any serious WWII military watch collection.