Jkay Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I'm posting from work and tapatalk so I don't have control of picture sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 That's a beauty! If it were me I'd get her serviced and throw it on a nice strap and wear it! The ole' "canteen cap crown" The best way to water proof the leaky crown back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 With the case back and anti-magnetic cover removed its easy to see that the balance moves freely and the power from the crown is transferred to the winding gears but no power is stored in the spring. So probably a broken main spring. When I get home I'll research the history of this piece. It's a mystery to me at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Looks great! But I would guess it's a little small for todays "large watches rule" society Keep us updated! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Great find. Please keep in mind that this is probably "RADIUM" so be careful, very careful...you don't want to end up like the radium girls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Ok so a little digging reveals that this is an original US Navy watch, ca WWII, issued by the Bureau of Ships (BUSHIPS) to underwater demolition team operators (frogmen) edit: thanks for the warning, Zigmeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Great find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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