Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
The original hand set has lost the luminous infill to both minute and hour hand but all retain their original deep blued finish. The case looks to be of nickel and numbered 312044, and again shows only the slightest of wear and is without any dents or dings. Fully signed Alpina high grade movement in full working order and this watch also retains its original movement dust cover. Originally classified as a grade 111 class navigation watch by the German High Command it was reclassified to a class 11 navigation watch as the war progressed. For watch no 312924 please refer to page 241 150 Years Watches & Clocks of German Forces by Konrad Knirim.
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Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
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