{"product_id":"copy-of-aeschbach-ww2-pattern-germany-wehrmacht-dienstuhr-army-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement","title":"Selza Kriegsmarine (German Navy) WW2 Pattern Watch with 21 Jewel Automatic Mechanical Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e SELZ\/KM1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding classic WW2 pattern Selza* military watch, featuring a small subsidiary dial second hand, is based on the typical designs used by the German Kriegsmarine (German Navy) during World War II. One common feature of all watches made for this branch of the German forces is the initials \"K.M\" on the dial, short for Kriegsmarine. They also had light-colored dials in either cream or white, as opposed to the black dials used for other versions of the German forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is closely based on one of Selza's WW2 designs. Although the original watches are now quite rare and tend to fetch high prices, this watch is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the factory's WW2 models and retains the acrylic crystal used on the original watches. Additionally, the original 15-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement has been upgraded to a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement, which can also be manually wound if required. The watch offers the benefit of retaining the original outward appearance while incorporating a few discreet updates to improve its suitability for day-to-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn WW2, Selza along with Siegerin were two of the leading manufacturers for the Kriegsmarine (German Navy). They also produced watches for the Luftwaffe, Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers), and Flak (anti-aircraft) corps. Most German military watches during the war were fairly similar and shared much the same case design and general appearance, just like British watches at the time. However, while the British have the \"Dirty Dozen,\" collecting the German equivalents can be quite challenging due to the sheer number of suppliers, which comprised over 100 different manufacturers versus just 12 who were used for procurement contracts by the British War Ministry during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of military watch enthusiasts have compiled a list of the manufacturers, which appears on their website at this link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\/\/military\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-watches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/ww2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-german\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-watches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The list seems to be almost complete; no doubt they would appreciate it if anyone could fill in the few remaining gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular watch has a solid stainless steel case made from military-grade 316L stainless steel, a subsidiary dial second hand, hacking function, and a light-colored dial with contrasting black hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, the final image shows one of the original wartime watches so that you can see just how successfully the manufacturer has managed to create a watch that is extremely similar to the watches they made in the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5 mm excluding crown, 39 mm including crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ATM (50 m)**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Jewel Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexiglass \/ Perspex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e On caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied in a box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 Months Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: The final image shows one of the original wartime watches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMWC are official distributors for Selza watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40085517434995,"sku":"SELZ\/KM1","price":326.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/SELZ_KM1-on-strap-_JUL0018b.jpg?v=1657576492","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/copy-of-aeschbach-ww2-pattern-germany-wehrmacht-dienstuhr-army-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}