WW2 US Army

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In WWII Ordnance watches were made for the US military. The original watches were made of nickel-plated brass because wartime conditions and shortages of raw materials precluded the use of stainless steel, as a consequence the original watches were not very durable hence finding one in good and sound condition today can be very challenging. The original watches were very small and measured 33/34mm but we increased the size slightly to 36.5 mm excluding the crown and 39 mm including the crown.

The US Army Ordnance Department watches were intended for use by non-aviation personnel; the A-11 which is similar but with a black dial was the USAAF equivalent for aircrew.