The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces: Covering the majority of models over the 110 Years from 1880 -1990

SKU Code: 9780719843020

Title: The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces 1880–1990

Author: Z. Wesolowski

A definitive reference for collectors and horology enthusiasts, The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces is the first illustrated book dedicated solely to the highly collectible world of military-issued watches and clocks.

Spanning over a century of history, this comprehensive guide details more than 150 models issued to the armed forces of Britain, the United States, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Holland, Canada, Czechoslovakia, and Japan. The book is organized chronologically and by watch type, including:

• Pocket and deck watches
• Wristwatches
• Aviator watches
• Chronographs
• Timers
• Stopwatches
• Diver watches
• Military clocks

Wesolowski also includes an illustrated reference to 160+ military markings, helping collectors identify timepieces from nations such as Spain, Sweden, Austro-Hungary, Poland, China, Chile, and Peru.

Highlights include:

• Zeppelin Airship crew watches from the First World War
• Trench watches used on the Western Front
• Timepieces worn by Luftwaffe aircrews during the Battle of Britain
• Submarine watches issued to Doenitz’s U-boat crews
• Divers’ watches developed for Italian frogmen and U.S. UDT teams
• Timepieces used by Allied destroyers and RAF/USAAF pilots
• Modern-day watches issued to Special Forces, jet pilots, and nuclear submarine crews

Whether you’re a seasoned horologist or a newcomer with an interest in military history, this book is an essential addition to any reference library.

Details:

• Pages: 192
• Photographs: 380 black & white illustrations
• Format: Illustrated reference guide

A must-have for any serious military watch collector.