1941 CYMA German Navy Submarine U-Boat Officer Award Pocket Watch 50mm

RARE 1941 GERMAN NAVY SUBMARINE OFFICER’S AWARD CYMA POCKET WATCH – 50mm

Overview & Provenance: Presenting an exceptionally rare and historically significant 1941 military award pocket watch, commissioned specifically for the German Navy and awarded to a submarine (U-boat) officer. Manufactured by the esteemed Swiss watchmaker CYMA, this 50mm timepiece features a highly unusual Art Deco dial and a deeply engraved commemorative case back. Preserved in perfect working order, this watch stands as a profoundly personal and meticulously documented artifact of mid-century naval maritime history.

Historical Context: During the early 1940s, the German Navy relied heavily on its submarine fleet for strategic maritime dominance. Timepieces of this caliber were not standard issued gear; rather, they were bespoke presentation pieces awarded to U-boat commanders and officers to commemorate successful patrols, exceptional bravery, or significant leadership at sea. The bold engraving on the case back features the patriotic motto “Alles für Deutschland” (Everything for Germany) alongside the year 1941 and a stylized submarine profile, permanently tying this instrument to the intense naval campaigns of the era.

The Dial:

• Design: A striking and highly unusual two-tone Art Deco military dial. It features a crisp white center and outer perimeter, contrasted by a bold, square dark-green track that houses the hour markers.

• Numerals: Stylized, luminescent-style Arabic numerals (8 through 5, with 6 replaced by the sub-dial) integrated uniquely into the square track.

• Sub-Seconds: A well-proportioned subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o’clock position.

• Hands: Original, vibrant blued-steel hands that provide excellent contrast for legibility in low-light naval environments.

• Signature: Clearly signed “CYMA” in the central white square.

The Case:

• Dimensions: A substantial 50mm in diameter (excluding the crown and bow), providing a heavy, robust feel suitable for military use.

• Material: Crafted from durable, military-grade silver-tone metal designed to withstand harsh, corrosive maritime environments.

• Case Back Engravings: The reverse is deeply and professionally engraved with a stylized military cross. At the center of the cross is a precise silhouette of a surfaced submarine (U-boat). The engraving is flanked by the text “Alles für Deutschland”, “1941”, and “Deutschland”. The depth and precision of the engraving remain incredibly sharp.

The Movement:

• Maker: High-grade Swiss mechanical manual-wind movement by CYMA.

• Markings: The main bridge is clearly signed “CYMA” alongside the historic Tavannes Watch Co. trademark (a shield containing the letters T and C).

• Condition: The movement is remarkably clean, retaining its original bright finish. It functions perfectly, winding smoothly and keeping accurate time exactly as a critical naval instrument should.

Condition Report: This historic presentation watch is in excellent, completely authentic condition. The unique Art Deco dial shows minor, honest age-related patina that authenticates its field use, while the colors remain vivid. The 50mm case shows light surface wear commensurate with naval service, but the highly important U-boat engravings on the back remain deep and entirely legible. The CYMA mechanical movement operates flawlessly.

Please carefully review all high-resolution photographs as they are an integral part of the description. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a specialized, non-standard-issue 1941 naval award timepiece.

Shipping & Handling: Item will be securely double-boxed and packaged with the highest level of care to ensure the safe global transit of the antique mechanical movement and glass crystal. Dispatched swiftly from our European logistics hub in Sofia, Bulgaria, with fully tracked, expedited, and insured global delivery to guarantee it arrives exactly as described.

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