A Piece of History: Authentic British Military General Service (GSTP) Pocket Watch
Presenting a genuine antique Swiss-made pocket watch, rich with military history. This timepiece is explicitly marked on its rear case with the distinctive "GS/TP" designation and the Broad Arrow (pheon) mark, identifying it as an official British General Service Time Piece. These watches were widely issued to military personnel across various branches, including the Army and Royal Air Force, for essential timekeeping during the mid-20th century, particularly throughout World War II.
The watch is powered by a 15-jewel, stem-wound Swiss-made mechanical movement and is currently in working condition. It features a classic white/cream dial with bold Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The case is a robust base metal, consistent with military-issued timepieces of the era.
This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors of military memorabilia or antique watches to acquire a piece with tangible historical provenance.
Key Features:
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Authentic British Military Issue: Clearly marked "GS/TP" with the Broad Arrow, confirming its status as a British General Service Time Piece, issued to military personnel.
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Swiss Made Movement: Features a reliable 15-jewel, stem-wound mechanical movement.
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Working Condition: The watch is fully functional.
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Classic Military Design: A clean, legible dial with Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds indication.
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Historical Significance: A tangible connection to British military history from the mid-20th century.
Condition:
This antique military pocket watch is in good working order. Cosmetically, the case, particularly the rear, shows noticeable wear, tarnishing, and some pitting/surface corrosion, which is common and expected for a military-issued item of its age and use. The dial exhibits some natural patina and discoloration consistent with age. Please refer to the detailed photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and best illustrate the watch's exact condition and character gained through decades of service.
Markings:
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Rear Case: "GS/TP" with Broad Arrow, and "075183" (serial/issue number).
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Inner Case: "3330280" (case number).
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Movement: "SWISS MADE", "15 JEWELS".
Dimensions:
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Case Diameter: 51.8mm (approximately 2.04 inches).
Don't miss this chance to own a piece of military horological history!
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
