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MWC SKU Code: ORD1/HW
In WWII Ordnance watches were made for the US military by Waltham, Hamilton, Bulova and Elgin. The original watches were made of nickel-plated brass because wartime conditions precluded the use of stainless steel therefore the original watches were not very durable hence finding one in good and sound condition is 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.
During the second world war Army personnel were issued with watches by the "ORD DEPT" In 1940, the Ordnance Department published the specific requirements and specifications for military watches hence all the various watches were very similar in basic specification and design.
The original watches were hand wound, this watch retains the hand winding movement, there is also a self-winding automatic version for buyers who prefer not to have to wind the watch each day.
For comparison the last two images were sent to us by a watch enthusiast and show original WWII watches.
SPECIFICATION:
Width inc. Crown: 39mm
Width exc. Crown: 36.5mm
Thickness: 13.5mm
Lug to Lug 43mm
Lug Size: 18mm
Lug Type: Spring Bars
Water Resistant: 5ATM/50m
Luminous Material: Retro Luminova
Case Material, Case back & Crown: 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Plexiglas/Acrylic like that of the original
Strap: Supplied with an 18mm Canvas as per the original
Movement: 21 Jewel Mechanical Hand Winding
Subsidiary Dial for the Seconds Hand
Serial number engraved on case back
24 months Guarantee
Supplied in MWC Presentation Box
Price Includes tracked UK shipping with DPD/Royal Mail and International Shipping with Royal Mail International Signed For Service. Occasionally duty may need to be paid at your destination, international buyers need to check their countries custom and tax duties. It is buyer's responsibility for any custom tax incurred. Please Note: We do not mail to B.F.P.O & P.O Box numbers as a signature is required for proof of receipt. If this is a problem, may we suggest that you use a work or relative's address. Order processing time can take 1 working day due to clearance of payment, preparing & packing and posting before 17.00hrs so orders placed after 12.00hrs may not be shipped until the next day. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Bridge is an Authorised UK MWC watch dealer and have full authority to sell the item(s) in this listing. MWC items offered for sale in this listing are 100% genuine and supplied with a 24-month manufacturer's warranty. Be aware that there are some sellers advertising MWC items marked 'As new but without tags' or 'With slight marks' etc. and saying they come with a manufacturer's warranty- This is not possible Many manufacturers of military watches suffer problems with illegal fakes. If you are in doubt about any MWC offered for sale, please contact us. MWC’s Head office is in Zurich Switzerland. MWC are a leading supplier, not just to the military but also to police forces, anti-terrorist units, airlines, mining companies and a diverse variety of government agencies and departments. They are one of the largest specialist manufacturers of high-performance military watches and produce a wide range of models either to customers specific design requirements or by tendering for contracts where quality, reliability and durability are of primary importance. To be assured of excellent customer before & after sales service with a fully backed warranty always purchase from an MWC Factory Authorised Reseller