Antique 1940s CYMA German 7th Tank “Ghost” Division Award Pocket Watch RARE

Offered for auction is an exceptionally rare, museum-grade historical artifact: a commissioned award pocket watch dating back to the 1940 European campaigns. This piece was dedicated to a member of the legendary 7th Panzer Division, famously immortalized in military history as the “Ghost Division” (Gespenster-Division).

During the 1940 push through France, this armored brigade moved with such unprecedented speed, tactical brilliance, and unpredictability that their exact coordinates were frequently unknown even to their own high command. Watches of this caliber were not standard issue; they were bespoke, privately commissioned awards celebrating the extraordinary battlefield achievements and esprit de corps of the tank commanders and officers who led the ghost-like armored assaults.

Item Specifications & Condition

The Case & Engraving

• Design: Heavy-duty open-face case.

• The Engraving: The case back is the true masterpiece of this artifact, featuring a staggering, deeply hand-engraved relief. It depicts a macabre, skeletal “ghost” figure aggressively emerging from a tank, clutching a banner.

• Inscriptions: The phenomenal artwork is flanked by iron crosses and distinctly engraved with “7. Pancer – Division” and the foundational year “1940”, alongside the commander’s name in Gothic script at the top.

• Craftsmanship: The relief work is exceptionally tactile and showcases the painstaking effort of a master engraver.

The Dial

• Style: The dial features a rugged, untouched military patina that speaks volumes to its time spent in the field.

• Signatures: Clearly marked “CHRONOMETRE CYMA”, indicating a high-grade, precision-tested movement.

• Features: Complete with highly legible gold-tone Arabic numerals, a sunken sub-seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position, and the original hands which still hold their aged luminous material.

The Movement

• Manufacturer: CYMA, a highly respected Swiss watchmaker renowned for supplying durable, accurate timepieces for military applications.

• Details: The mechanical movement is brilliantly preserved, jeweled, and proudly signed “CYMA” and “PATENTED”, bearing the serial number 241452. It features elegant brushing and remains in pristine mechanical order.

Condition Report: Perfect / Museum Grade This historical timepiece is offered in perfect condition. The hand-engraved motifs remain incredibly sharp with no signs of being over-polished. The case closes tightly and securely, the glass is intact, and the CYMA movement is remarkably clean, reflecting a lifetime of careful preservation.

Terms of Sale & Shipping

• Authenticity: Guaranteed 100% authentic c.1940s military artifact.

• Shipping: The watch will be packed with the utmost care, utilizing highly secure, climate-controlled packaging suitable for high-end antique horology. Shipped fully insured with mandatory signature confirmation.

• Photography: Please review all provided high-resolution macro images carefully, as they serve as an integral part of the description and condition report.

This is a cornerstone acquisition for any advanced collector of 20th-century military history, armored warfare artifacts, or bespoke horology. Serious inquiries and offers are welcome.