{"product_id":"copy-of-aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-wehrmacht-luftwaffe-dienstuhr-army-airforce-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement-1","title":"Aeschbach WW2 Pattern German Wehrmacht \u0026 Luftwaffe Dienstuhr (Army\/Airforce Service Watch) with 17 Hand Wound Mechanical Movement","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"365\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABACH\/DUHR2\/HW\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eThis classic hand-wound Aeschbach* military watch is inspired by the watches produced for the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Featuring a traditional subsidiary seconds dial, it closely follows the design of the original watches supplied under contract to the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM – German Air Ministry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eUnlike modern military watches, these timepieces were generally issued to aircrew only for the duration of a mission and returned to the unit quartermaster after landing. Today, surviving originals are highly sought after by collectors and often command substantial prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eThis watch is based directly on one of Aeschbach's original wartime designs and is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the watches manufactured by the company during WWII. It retains the authentic acrylic crystal and classic proportions of the original while incorporating discreet improvements for modern everyday wear. The original 15-jewel movement has been upgraded to a reliable 17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement with hacking seconds, providing improved performance without altering the historic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eThe case is manufactured from military-grade 316L stainless steel and features a black dial with luminous markings, making it both practical and faithful to the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u24qgz\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5 mm (excluding crown), 39 mm (including crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sst772\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19kbku5\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16m0aye\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p1vffa\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fsld9q\" data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uf5w51\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ATM (50 metres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xviwax\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17-Jewel Hand-Wound Mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gnfbq6\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 36 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1boppq7\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eHacking Seconds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"324t2i\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (Plexiglass\/Perspex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11leb7o\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eLuminous Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super-Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qqeq6b\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5vguxe\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sox942\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually engraved on the caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15nnj8j\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied in a presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"az9q31\" data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1s4mf4\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eThe History of Aeschbach\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eAeschbach was founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e1923\u003c\/strong\u003e and became one of the many Swiss and German manufacturers supplying watches to the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eWhile Britain is well known for the famous \"Dirty Dozen\" military watches, Germany employed well over one hundred different manufacturers, making collecting the German equivalents considerably more challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eDuring the war, Aeschbach's factory was located in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003ePforzheim\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Germany's principal watchmaking centres. Tragically, the city suffered catastrophic destruction during the Royal Air Force bombing raid of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003e23 February 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e, when approximately 83% of the town was destroyed and the Aeschbach workshops were completely lost, bringing production to an abrupt end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eMany decades later, while sorting through the belongings of a deceased family member, descendants of the original owners discovered surviving technical drawings, documentation and a number of original watches. This remarkable discovery provided the foundation for reviving the Aeschbach name and reintroducing these historically significant military timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3621\"\u003eFor further information about the history of Aeschbach watches, please see the link below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003eMWC are the official distributors of Aeschbach watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"16l4a87\" data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003eEssential Winding Instructions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003eWhen fully discharged, the movement requires approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003e30 turns of the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve a full wind. This is slightly fewer than many traditional hand-wound watches, which often require 40 turns or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eOnce fully wound, the watch offers an average power reserve of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003e36 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4278\"\u003eIf you wear the watch daily and wind it every morning, a full 30 turns will generally not be necessary. Many owners find that around \u003cstrong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4186\"\u003e25 turns every 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e comfortably maintains the power reserve, although individual winding habits naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fh0v9c\" data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4371\"\u003eThis is a traditional manually wound movement and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4370\"\u003emust not be overwound\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4532\"\u003eOnce resistance increases noticeably, stop winding immediately. 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