{"title":"Pocket Watches","description":"We manufacture a range of pocket watches for a variety of different applications. Some are mechanical others we manufacture with hybrid mechanical\/quartz movements.","products":[{"product_id":"general-service-military-pocket-watch-automatic-with-option-to-hand-wind","title":"Selza WWII Pattern German Navy (Kriegsmarine) 17-Jewel Hand-Wound Military Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: SELZ\/PWKM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary pocket watches, along with their civilian equivalents, are seeing a significant increase in popularity. Historically, they were employed for both land-based and naval applications. During WWII, they were frequently used by German Forces (Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe), as well as British and American forces. The primary reason for their popularity was that wristwatches at the time were usually very small, with an average diameter of just 32mm, making them hard to read. In contrast, pocket watches had a larger size, close to 50mm, which made the time much easier to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic WW2 pattern Selza* military watch features a small subsidiary dial second hand and is based on the typical designs used by the German Kriegsmarine (German Navy) during World War II. A common feature of these watches was the initials \"K.M\" on the dial, short for Kriegsmarine, and they typically had light-colored dials in either cream or white, as opposed to black, which was used for other branches of the German forces. This watch is closely based on one of Selza's WW2 designs. Although the original watches are now quite rare and fetch high prices, this watch is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the factory's WW2 models. It has been upgraded to a more scratch-resistant glass crystal instead of the plastic acrylic crystals used on the original watches, while retaining a traditional 17-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring WWII, Selza, along with Siegerin, were two of the leading manufacturers for the Kriegsmarine (German Navy). They also produced watches for the Luftwaffe and the Wehrmacht. Most German military pocket watches during the war were fairly similar and shared much of the same case design and general appearance. There were a large number of manufacturers, of which Siegerin and Selza are just two, but many of the other manufacturers are now defunct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of military watch enthusiasts has compiled a list of these manufacturers, which appears on their website at this \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e. The list seems to be almost complete, and no doubt they would appreciate it if anyone could fill in the few remaining gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular pocket watch features a solid stainless steel case made from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a subsidiary dial second hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength with Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domed Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cal. 9011-PI, 17 Jewels, 18 000 A\/h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivered in its original box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year factory guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMWC are factory-authorized distributors for Selza watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Selza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31680582156403,"sku":"SELZ\/PWKM","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/files\/SELZ_PWKMFront_FEB0762b.jpg?v=1707209144"},{"product_id":"pocket-watch-table-desktop-stand","title":"Pocket Watch Stand in Black - Ideal to Display a Pocket Watch When it's not in Use on a Desk, Table or Cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: PWAT\/STAND\/B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in both black and white, these stands are compatible with all of our pocket watches as well as models from other manufacturers, including Aeschbach, CWC, and most other brands, since pocket watches tend to be similar in size. The stands are perfect for displaying your watch on a table, mantelpiece, or desk, making them a convenient option while you work—especially next to a laptop or desktop computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31965103882355,"sku":"PWAT\/STAND\/B","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/files\/SEP0026b.jpg?v=1725966874"},{"product_id":"general-service-military-pocket-watch-24-jewel-automatic-with-option-to-hand-wind","title":"General Service Military Pocket Watch (24 Jewel Automatic with Option to Hand Wind if Preferred)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: PW\/E2\/BD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary pocket watches — along with their civilian counterparts — are enjoying a significant resurgence in popularity. Historically, these timepieces were used for both land-based and naval operations, and during WWII, they became particularly favoured by RAF and USAAF navigators and bomb aimers (US: bombardiers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircrews found it more practical to place a pocket watch on a chart table, workbench, or in the nose of the aircraft while working or approaching a target. At the time, wristwatches averaged just 32 mm in diameter, making these larger 47–50 mm pocket watches far easier to read in challenging conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer several variants of this model to meet different operational and collector requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular version features a 24-jewel automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, plus hand-winding capability and a hacking function for precise synchronization or conserving power when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 47.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength with Crown: 58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Width: 40 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Type: Domed glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaseback: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminosity: Luminova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: NH35A, 24-jewel automatic with 41-hour power reserve and hand-winding option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Supplied complete with chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Delivered in its original box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuarantee: 2-year factory guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32127741952115,"sku":"PW\/E2\/BD","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/MWCautoandhandwoundPocketWatchPW_E2_BDb_afbee84c-0588-4f20-90f2-03f39cce233a.jpg?v=1606488147"},{"product_id":"ceramic-pocket-watch-table-desktop-stand","title":"Black Porcelain \/ Ceramic Pocket Watch Table\/Desktop Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: PWAT\/STA\/BLK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-quality porcelain china stands are compatible with all of our pocket watches, as well as most pocket watches made elsewhere. The stands are ideal for displaying your watch on a table or desktop when it's not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the pocket watches shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with the stand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32155914076275,"sku":"PWAT\/STA\/BLK","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/PWAT_STA_BLK_DEC0172b.jpg?v=1609429485"},{"product_id":"white-porcelain-pocket-watch-table-desktop-stand","title":"White Porcelain \/ Ceramic Pocket Watch Table\/Desktop Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: PWAT\/STA\/WTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-quality porcelain china stands are compatible with all of our pocket watches and most pocket watches made elsewhere. The stands are ideal for displaying your watch on a table or desktop when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the pocket watches shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with the stand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32155916533875,"sku":"PWAT\/STA\/WTE","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/PWAT_STA_WTE-_DEC0168b.jpg?v=1609154686"},{"product_id":"cream-porcelain-ceramic-pocket-watch-table-desktop-stand","title":"Cream Porcelain \/ Ceramic Pocket Watch Table\/Desktop Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: PWAT\/STA\/CR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-quality porcelain china stands are compatible with all of our pocket watches, as well as most pocket watches made elsewhere. The stands are ideal for displaying your watch on a table or desktop when it's not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the pocket watches shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with the stand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39639625531507,"sku":"PWAT\/STA\/CR","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/PWAT_STA_CR_JAN0408b.jpg?v=1641296870"},{"product_id":"pocket-watch-display-dome-height-120mm-x-90mm-4-72-x-3-54","title":"Pocket Watch Display Dome Height 120mm x 90mm (4.72\" x 3.54\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: PW\/DOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Pocket Watch Display Domes are 120mm high and 90mm wide (4.72\" x 3.54\"). Made from durable polycarbonate, they provide a first-class solution for displaying any pocket watch. The domes are perfect for protecting your watch from handling and dust. Each dome also features a hanging hook, allowing you to hang the watch in the optimum position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39863421173875,"sku":"PW\/DOM","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/MWC-Pocket-Watch-Dome1_1.jpg?v=1645548919"},{"product_id":"leather-pocket-watch-case-in-brown","title":"Superior Quality Brown Calf Leather Pocket Watch Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Leather Pocket Watch Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-quality brown leather cases are designed to fit all MWC pocket watches. 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Aeschbach’s workshops were completely destroyed, bringing production to a halt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003eYears later, the company experienced an unexpected revival when a family member discovered a cache of original technical drawings and surviving watches among an elderly relative’s possessions. 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Once fully wound, the watch boasts an average power reserve of around 36 hours. It's crucial to exercise caution during the winding process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who use the watch daily and wind it consistently, such as every morning, a slight variation in the number of turns will not significantly impact the overall power reserve, as it will remain well below the maximum of around 36 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome users have reported that 25 turns are sufficient when winding every 24 hours. This is logical because the watch wouldn't need a full wind after 24 hours. Nevertheless, individual preferences may vary, and most owners tend to develop a sense of the optimal winding routine within the first few days of ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of not overwinding the watch, which could lead to locking up issues or, worse, damage or breakage of the mainspring. 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