{"product_id":"aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-airforce-luftwaffe-17-jewel-hand-wound-military-pocket-watch","title":"Aeschbach WW2 Pattern German Airforce (Luftwaffe) 17 Jewel Hand Wound Military Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: ABACH\/RLMPW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAeschbach WW2 Pattern Military Pocket Watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary pocket watches, together with their civilian counterparts, have seen a remarkable resurgence in popularity in recent years. Historically, they were widely used in land, naval, and aviation applications. During the Second World War, pocket watches were issued by armed forces on all sides, including the German Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe, as well as British and American military personnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the main reasons for their widespread use was their superior legibility. At a time when most wristwatches measured only around 32mm in diameter, pocket watches typically measured close to 50mm, making them far easier to read quickly under operational conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis classic WW2-pattern Aeschbach military pocket watch, featuring a subsidiary seconds dial, is based on the designs used by the German Luftwaffe and issued under the authority of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM – German Air Ministry). These watches were generally issued to aircrew on a mission-by-mission basis and returned to the quartermaster upon completion of their duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is closely modelled on an original Aeschbach design from the wartime period. While genuine examples have become increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors, this modern recreation remains remarkably faithful to the appearance of the original models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternally, the watch is powered by a traditional 17-jewel hand-wound movement. Externally, it benefits from modern improvements, including a domed glass crystal which offers significantly greater scratch resistance and durability than the acrylic crystals commonly fitted to military watches during the 1940s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original wartime pocket watches supplied to the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe were produced by numerous Swiss and German manufacturers, including Aeschbach, a company originally founded in 1923 and still operating today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary watch enthusiasts have compiled a comprehensive list of wartime manufacturers, which can be viewed here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pocket watch features a solid 316L military-grade stainless steel case and a traditional subsidiary seconds display, maintaining the classic appearance of the original wartime designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 47.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength Including Crown: 58mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 14mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Diameter: 40mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Type: Domed Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Cal. 9011-PI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels: 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency: 18,000 A\/h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material: 316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaseback: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminosity: Luminova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Supplied in Original Presentation Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuarantee: 2-Year Factory Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Winding Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo wind the watch from empty to fully wound requires approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 turns of the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is slightly fewer than many traditional hand-wound watches, which often require 40 or more turns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully wound, the movement provides an average power reserve of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwners who wear the watch daily and wind it at roughly the same time each day may find that fewer turns are required. Some users report that approximately 25 turns every 24 hours is sufficient because the movement will still retain a substantial amount of stored power from the previous day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all manually wound watches, it is important to avoid excessive winding force once the watch is fully wound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not attempt to continue winding the watch after it has reached its natural stopping point. Excessive force can place unnecessary stress on the winding mechanism and mainspring and may result in damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike manual-wind movements, automatic watches are generally protected against overwinding through the use of a slipping mainspring mechanism. Therefore, the guidance above applies specifically to hand-wound watches such as this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the recommended winding procedure will help ensure many years of reliable service and preserve the long-term performance of the movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AESCHBACH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44432952656120,"sku":"ABACH\/RLMPW","price":42200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/1632\/files\/ABACH_RLMPW_FEB0757b.jpg?v=1781344704","url":"https:\/\/aeschbachwatches.com\/en-jp\/products\/aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-airforce-luftwaffe-17-jewel-hand-wound-military-pocket-watch","provider":"Aeschbach Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}