Zenith Pocket Watch Antique Wartime Military Submarine Officer’s Award c1940’s

I am pleased to offer from my private collection this rare antique military wartime era Zenith Submarine officer’s  pocket watch c1940’s.

This is a rare and historically significant  Zenith pocket watch, awarded to a  Submarine officer. The watch exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of Zenith, a renowned Swiss watchmaker, and features a classic white enamel dial with bold black numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and elegant blued steel hands. Key Features & Historical Significance: • Dial: White enamel with bold black numerals, featuring the Zenith logo with the Navy-style cross, a design used for military-issue timepieces. • Movement: High-grade manual wind chronometer movement with micrometric precision regulator,Breguet spiral,maximum jewells, reflecting Zenith’s reputation for precision timekeeping. • Case: Silver-tone military screw front case with an engraved personal signature on the back, likely personalized for a distinguished submarine officer. • Markings: The Zenith insignia on the dial aligns with known Navy issued timepieces, which were often given as awards for outstanding service. • Condition: The watch remains in well-preserved condition, with expected wear consistent with age and military use. Historical Context: During the war, the Navy relied on high-precision timepieces for navigation and coordination, particularly in submarines, where accurate timekeeping was crucial for calculating positions underwater. Zenith was among the esteemed watchmakers that supplied these timepieces, making this watch an important relic of wartime naval history. This pocket watch is a testament to the skill and bravery of submarine officers who operated in the perilous conditions of the Atlantic during the war. It represents a highly collectible and museum-worthy piece, sought after by military collectors, horology enthusiasts, and historians alike.  

Perfect working order.

48mm in diameter.

The watch is recently serviced,so it is in perfect working order,ready for use.  

The watch comes with AN APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $3000