Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch

Name: Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1123135
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Chase Hattan Watches

Description

The Army Trade Pattern (ATP) watches were standard-issue timepieces for British military personnel during World War II. Introduced in 1939, these watches were designed to meet the British Army's need for reliable and durable timekeeping devices.

The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. This is a civilian watch issued with Army paybook ref engraved on caseback quite a rare occurrence as the watch finish is to retail standard and not military.

Measuring 31mm diameter and 38mm lug to lug. Stainless steel case with screwback. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel.

15 Jewel unsigned Miscellaneous Swiss made.

Dial has discoloured naturally over the years and plexiglass shows dome damage between 10 and 11.

Our View - A beautiful piece of British history

Physical Dimensions

Height

31cm (12.20")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Declaration

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1123135

Dealers Internal Reference

CHW5298

Dealers Notes

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Description

The Army Trade Pattern (ATP) watches were standard-issue timepieces for British military personnel during World War II.

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Introduced in 1939, these watches were designed to meet the British Army's need for reliable and durable timekeeping devices.

Chase Hattan Watches

fig 1. ATP British Military 1940's Wrist Watch — fig 1. Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch

The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. This is a civilian watch issued with Army paybook ref engraved on caseback quite a rare occurrence as the watch finish is to retail standard and not military.