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Selza WW2 Pattern German Navy (Kriegsmarine) 17 Jewel Hand Wound Military Pocket Watch

¥39,000

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SKU: SELZ/PWKM

Military pocket watches along with their civilian equivalents are seeing a huge increase in popularity. Historically they were often employed for both land-based and naval applications. During WW2 they were frequently used by both the German Forces (Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe) as well as British and American forces, the primary reason that pocket watches were so popular was that wristwatches at the time were usually very small and hard to read with an average diameter of just 32mm hence the pocket watches large size of close to 50mm meant that the time could be seen much more easily. 

This classic WW2 pattern Selza* military watch with a small subsidiary dial second hand is based on the typical designs used by the German Kriegsmarine (German Navy) during World War II, one feature which was common to all of the watches made for this branch of the German forces is that they tended to have the initials K.M on the dial which is short for Kriegsmarine and also had light colored dials in either cream or white as opposed to black which was used for other branches of the German forces. This watch is closely based on one of Selza's WW2 designs, although the original watches are now quite rare and tend to fetch high prices this watch is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the factories WW2 models but has been upgraded to a more scratch-resistant glass crystal as opposed to the plastic acrylic crystals which were used on the original watches, the watch retains a traditional 17 jewel hand-winding mechanical movement. 

In WW2 Selza along with Siegerin were two of the leading manufacturers for the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) they also produced watches for the Luftwaffe and the Wehrmacht. Most of the German military pocket watches during the war were fairly similar and shared much the same case design and general appearance. There were a large range of manufacturers of which Siegerin and Selza are just two but many of the other manufacturers are now defunct. 

A group of military watch enthusiasts have compiled a list of the manufacturers of timepieces which appears on their website at this link https://military-watches.net/ww2-german-watches the list seems to be almost complete no doubt they would appreciate it if anyone could fill in the few remaining gaps.

This particular pocket watch has a solid stainless steel case made from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a subsidiary dial second-hand.  

SPECIFICATION

  • Diameter: 47.5mm
  • Length with crown: 58mm
  • Thickness: 14mm
  • Crystal Width: 40mm
  • Crystal Type: Domed Glass
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Caseback: Stainless Steel
  • Luminosity: Luminova
  • Movement: 17 Jewel Handwound Mechanical Movement
  • Complete with chain
  • The Watch is delivered in its original box and has a 2-year factory guarantee
  • MWC are factory-authorised distributors for Selza watches.
ESSENTIAL WINDING INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

To wind the watch from an empty state to full, you'll need approximately 30 turns of the crown (most other handwound watches will need 40 or more turns so this movement needs somewhat less). Once fully wound, the watch boasts an average power reserve of around 36 hours. It's crucial to exercise caution during the winding process.

For those who use the watch on a daily basis and wind it consistently, say, every morning, a slight variation in the number of turns will not significantly impact the overall power reserve because it will be well below the maximum of around 36 hours.

Some users have reported that 25 turns is sufficient when winding every 24 hours, this seems logical because the watch would not need a full wind after 24 hours. Nevertheless, individual preferences may vary, and most owners tend to develop a sense of the optimal winding routine within the first few days of ownership.

Above all, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of not overwinding# the watch, which could lead to locking up issues or, worse, damage or breakage of the mainspring. Adhering to the recommended winding procedures ensures the longevity and proper functioning of the timepiece.

# To clarify, overwinding occurs when a mechanism is wound beyond its designated stopping point, posing the risk of damage or even destruction to the winding mechanism. It's important to note that overwinding is a concern primarily for manually-wound watches, not for their automatic counterparts which normally cannot be overwound.

 

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