A replica of a German Luftwaffe pilots service watch based on a 1939 model, manufactured by the renowned Ailager® brand. Each watch features a borwn, 25 cm smooth leather strap, finished with a traditional silver metal buckle on one side. The watch face is housed in a nickel-plated stainless steel case. The back of the dial is embossed with the words "Wasserdicht Stahlboden", which means "waterproof steel base". On the outside of the face, the non-slip bezel gives you count-down and count-up options with its single striking red dash. The black dial is framed around the edge by large, easy-to-read luminous numerals. On the face main time is kept by the central minute and hour hands in a classic style for maximum illumination, complemented by 24-hour time kept on the right sub-dial. This is where Ailager has stepped away from the originals, making the decision to embrace modern movements and replacing the original 30-minute dial with 24 hours, a more functional choice for daily wear. Chronographer functions are controlled by the pushers, the top for stop/go and the lower for resetting the stopwatch, returning the central second hand and left minute sub-dial.
Inside case you will find a sleek black face with illuminating hands and numerals. When fully charged by being exposed to bright light the luminous elements will glow for a short period. The length of time will depend on a number of factors including the amount of ambient light available and can vary from 3 to 15 minutes without being recharged by re-exposure. With high costly originals, these lovely watches are a far more accessible way to get that little bit of history on your wrist. The watch is battery-powered. The Luftwaffe Pilot Service Watch arrives in its own beautiful Ailager® gift box, with the name inscribed on top and a tidy deep blue finish.
- Perfect for reenactment!
- New, unused item!
- Watch weight: 70 g.
- Maximum wrist circumference: 19.5 cm.
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Service watches were widely produced for the German Army by both Swiss and German watchmakers. They were used throughout World War II. Often, the watches were custom-made and had the soldier's service number stamped on the back. These watches were intended to be returned upon completion of military service.
