{"product_id":"aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-wehrmacht-luftwaffe-dienstuhr-army-airforce-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement-copy","title":"Aeschbach WW2 Pattern German Wehrmacht \u0026 Luftwaffe Dienstuhr (Army\/Airforce Service Watch) with Sapphire Box Crystal and a 21 Jewel Automatic Mechanical Movement","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: ABAC\/DUHR2S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"417\" data-start=\"94\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"99\"\u003eautomatic self-winding Aeschbach military watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a faithful recreation of the classic WWII designs used by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"216\"\u003eGerman Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e. While original wartime models are now rare and highly sought after, this modern version remains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"348\"\u003evisually almost identical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the factory's WWII-era timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding watch pays tribute to the iconic designs of the 1940s and 1950s. Featuring a small subsidiary seconds dial, it faithfully captures the style of the originals while integrating modern enhancements for durability and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Look, Modern Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe watch retains the vintage aesthetic of the original models, including the appearance of an acrylic crystal, thanks to a modern sapphire box crystal that is virtually indistinguishable but far more scratch and shatter resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the original featured a hand-wound mechanical movement, this model uses a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement that can also be manually wound if preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConstructed from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a satin finish for a rugged yet classic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Legibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack dial with luminous markings and a subsidiary second-hand dial for precise timekeeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically Accurate Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComes with a leather strap styled after those used by the German military during the 1940s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"922\"\u003eDuring World War II, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eWehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esourced their timepieces from numerous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eSwiss and German manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eAeschbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was established in 1923 and still exists today. Due to the sheer number of wartime watch suppliers—more than 100—collecting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eGerman military watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eA dedicated group of military watch enthusiasts has compiled a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1330\"\u003ecomprehensive list\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof these manufacturers, available online:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003eWW2 German Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The list is nearly complete, but additional contributions are welcome to help fill in any remaining gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36.5 mm (excluding crown), 39 mm (including crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003eLug Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpring bar lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1733\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eDial Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10ATM (100 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e21-jewel automatic with 36-hour power reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShatter and Scratch Resistant Box Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003eLuminous Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2038\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngraved on the caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2098\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18mm black leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupplied in a box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2175\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2193\"\u003eThe History of Aeschbach Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003eAeschbach was a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2284\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003eleading WWII watch manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut suffered significant losses during the war. The company was based in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2371\" data-start=\"2358\"\u003ePforzheim\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key German watchmaking center, which was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2416\"\u003eheavily bombed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2445\"\u003eRAF air raid on February 23, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e. This attack destroyed approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2520\"\u003e83% of the city\u003c\/strong\u003e, killed nearly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e17,600 people\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2593\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003eobliterated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Aeschbach workshops, halting production indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3029\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eHowever, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eAeschbach legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas revived when a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2725\" data-start=\"2708\"\u003efamily member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ediscovered\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2737\"\u003esurviving technical drawings and a collection of original watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile sorting through an elderly relative’s belongings. This find paved the way for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2895\"\u003erelaunch of Aeschbach watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3000\" data-start=\"2950\"\u003ehistorical craftsmanship and military heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtinue to live on today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3029\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information regarding the history of Aeschbach watches see this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.proton.me\/urls\/ZNVGV0KQPM#pEFuIKOHyusx\" title=\"Link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3029\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMWC are official authorised distributors for Aeschbach watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeschbach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50888732737866,"sku":"ABAC\/DUHR2S","price":381.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/files\/ABACH_DUHR2_En-w.png?v=1781888512","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-wehrmacht-luftwaffe-dienstuhr-army-airforce-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement-copy","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}