Aeschbach WW2 Pattern Germany Luftwaffe / Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) Pilots Watch with 17 Jewel Hand Winding Mechanical Movement
SKU Code: ABACH/DUHR1/HW This hand-wound classic WW2 pattern Aeschbach* military watch features a small subsidiary dial second hand and is based on the designs used by the German Luftwaffe and issued by the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM / German Air Ministry). These watches were issued to Luftwaffe pilots on a mission-by-mission basis and returned to the quartermaster upon their return to base. This watch closely follows one of Aeschbach's WW2 designs. Although the original watches are now quite rare and tend to fetch high prices, this watch is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the factory's WW2 models. It retains the acrylic crystal used on the original watches and upgrades the original 15-jewel hand-winding mechanical movement to a 17-jewel mechanical movement. This watch maintains the original outward appearance while incorporating discreet updates to enhance its suitability for daily use. The original WW2 watches made for the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe were prod