{"product_id":"aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-wehrmacht-luftwaffe-dienstuhr-army-airforce-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement-copy","title":"Aeschbach WW2 Pattern German Wehrmacht \u0026 Luftwaffe Dienstuhr (Army\/Airforce Service Watch) with Sapphire Box Crystal and a 21 Jewel Automatic Mechanical Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: ABAC\/DUHR2S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eautomatic self-winding Aeschbach military watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a faithful recreation of the classic WWII designs used by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e. While original wartime models are now rare and highly sought after, this modern version remains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evisually almost identical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the factory's WWII-era timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding MWC military watch pays tribute to the iconic British forces designs of the 1940s and 1950s. Featuring a small subsidiary seconds dial, it faithfully captures the style of the originals while integrating modern enhancements for durability and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Look, Modern Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe watch retains the vintage aesthetic of the original models, including the appearance of an acrylic crystal, thanks to a modern sapphire box crystal that is virtually indistinguishable but far more scratch and shatter resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the original featured a hand-wound mechanical movement, this model uses a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement that can also be manually wound if preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConstructed from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a satin finish for a rugged yet classic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Legibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack dial with luminous markings and a subsidiary second-hand dial for precise timekeeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWehrmacht, Kriegsmarine, and Luftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esourced their timepieces from numerous\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss and German manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeschbach\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was established in 1923 and still exists today. Due to the sheer number of wartime watch suppliers—more than 100—collecting\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman military watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated group of military watch enthusiasts has compiled a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive list\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof these manufacturers, available online:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/military-watches.net\/ww2-german-watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWW2 German Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The list is nearly complete, but additional contributions are welcome to help fill in any remaining gaps.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benefits of Sapphire Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany people ask about the advantages of sapphire crystal compared to standard mineral glass. Synthetic sapphire is widely regarded as the premium material for watch crystals due to its exceptional hardness, scratch resistance, and overall durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese qualities make sapphire crystal particularly well suited to military personnel, security professionals, police officers, emergency service workers, and anyone with an active outdoor lifestyle. In fact, these users represent a significant proportion of our customer base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen watches suffer accidental damage, cracked crystals are far more commonly associated with mineral glass than sapphire. Even hardened mineral crystals cannot match the scratch resistance and long-term durability of sapphire under demanding conditions. Sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond, making it highly resistant to everyday wear and abrasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sapphire used in watchmaking is manufactured under controlled conditions and then heat-treated to minimise internal stresses and maximise strength. The finished crystal is subsequently precision-machined and typically fitted with anti-reflective coatings to improve clarity and reduce glare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile sapphire crystals are more expensive to produce than mineral glass, they are generally found on higher-end watches because of their superior performance and longevity. For many owners, the ability of a sapphire crystal to remain virtually scratch-free for years is one of the most valued features of a quality timepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is worth noting that some premium smartphones and electronic devices also use sapphire components to protect cameras and sensors, taking advantage of the same exceptional hardness and scratch resistance that make sapphire the preferred choice for high-quality watch crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AESCHBACH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55473566253434,"sku":"ABAC\/DUHR2S","price":60900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/1632\/files\/ABACH_DUHR2.png?v=1781690672","url":"https:\/\/aeschbachwatches.com\/en-jp\/products\/aeschbach-ww2-pattern-german-wehrmacht-luftwaffe-dienstuhr-army-airforce-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-mechanical-movement-copy","provider":"Aeschbach Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}