Kriegsmarine Deck Watch By Solvil | Class III | Provenance

Museum Quality

Kriegsmarine pocket watch for sale. The Class III, Kriegsmarine pocket watch, made by Solvil, Switzerland. The silver metal case with metal loop and crown. The white china dial with 1-12 hour digits with luminous finish. The dial with a subsidiary 60 second indicator at 18.00hrs. The dial marked 'KM SOLVIL GENF.' The case-back (press fit) bearing the Kriegsmarine serial number 516 750. The outer case-back removes to expose an inner movement protector. The movement of particularly high quality, with the bridges bearing Geneve Stripes, and the movement with fine regulation. The Solvil name engraved to the main bridge.

Condition report: The case in excellent overall condition with a nice polish present. The dial remaining perfect with good luminousity and clear numbers. The plexi-glass perfect, free from any major scratches. The case-back with the serial number remaining clear. The movement in excellent fresh condition. The Class III, Kreigsmarine pocket watch is offered for sale in fully working condition (recently serviced).

Provenance: ULRIC of ENGLAND collection. See German Military Timepieces of World War II, Volume 4 German Navy. Page 38.