1945 ELGIN WWII Military Watch Ref. 6608 Grade 539 U.S.A. Service Watch Cordura The movement is signed A

The movement is signed A

luxurious wristwatch in excellent condition

BULOVA “Watertite”

1201 57625978 Measurements (mm): Case 33

"This UNIQUE timepiece is a vintage Illinois private-label wristwatch

1945 ELGIN WWII Military Watch Ref. 6608 Grade 539 U.S.A. Service Watch Cordura The movement is signed AMilitary watches were often developed under contract stemming directly from a countrys armed forces, these watches were designed for timekeeping under particularly adverse physical conditions and often incorporated special features that, over time, found their way into watches meant for the civilian market. These watches were designed with a purpose and to be during service on the wrists of infantrymen and women, divers, explosive ordnance disposal