Rare Running WWII Waltham AN 5740 GCT Master Navigation Pocket Watch
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Rare Running WWII Waltham AN 5740 GCT Master Navigation Pocket Watch
I found this watch in my late father's (born 1923) desk draw along with his military and navigation items. From 1942 to 1946, my father was a ship communications officer, SM3c. In the 1960s, in the US Power Squadron, he attained the Navigator title and taught courses. However, I do not know why or when he got this military navigation watch. We should have talked more.
I wound ...the watch and, after four days non-stop, it is still accurate. It is in good running condition.
The case and bow is made out of a base metal with a shiny chrome finish.The plastic crystal is in excellent clear shape.The dial is black with white indicators and hands. Case diameter is approximately 52mm x 14mm and weighs approximately 102.4 grams. The case back is stamped with the following: AN 5740, MFR'S PART NO.1622-S-24-C, CONTR.NO.W-11-107ac-581, SER.NO.AF-44-2300, WALTHAM.
A Dycem bottle opener worked great in removing the screw-on case back and crystal front.
Stamped on the inside of the back case is the following: Keystone, Base Metal, 58124. Stamped on the jewel movement is the following: 22 jewels, 16-A, Waltham U.S.A, DJ.TEMP, 3 POS., 31789388.
To be shipped by USPS Priority Mail, tracked and fully insured, in a small flat rate box.
Interested buyers may contact me to examine the item and to use the local pick-up option.
Thank you for looking.
I found this discussion on the internet:
"This is the Waltham Master Navigation watch also called the "Deck Watch" Model 1908, Grade 1622, 16 refers to its size, and 22 is the number of jewels.
This watch, 31, 789, 429 is one of 5, 000 TOTAL PRODUCED and produced May 1944. The run it was made in started with 31, 788, 001 and ended with 31, 793, 000. It is pendant-set with the "hack feature". It has the center sweep seconds hand with a 24 hour train and dial. It was based on the Model A 16A and used the same "half whiplash" regulator as the Vanguard.
They were a component of the aircraft navigation instrument set issued by the Army Air Corps. They came in base metal cases with and without ordnance markings on the case backs.
Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, and Longines made GCT watches. Here are the number each manufacturer produced:Waltham-5, 000Elgin-20, 800Hamilton-140, 000Longines-Unknown"
I found this watch in my late father's (born 1923) desk draw along with his military and navigation items. From 1942 to 1946, my father was a ship communications officer, SM3c. In the 1960s, in the US Power Squadron, he attained the Navigator title and taught courses. However, I do not know why or when he got this military navigation watch. We should have talked more.
I wound ...the watch and, after four days non-stop, it is still accurate. It is in good running condition.
The case and bow is made out of a base metal with a shiny chrome finish.The plastic crystal is in excellent clear shape.The dial is black with white indicators and hands. Case diameter is approximately 52mm x 14mm and weighs approximately 102.4 grams. The case back is stamped with the following: AN 5740, MFR'S PART NO.1622-S-24-C, CONTR.NO.W-11-107ac-581, SER.NO.AF-44-2300, WALTHAM.
A Dycem bottle opener worked great in removing the screw-on case back and crystal front.
Stamped on the inside of the back case is the following: Keystone, Base Metal, 58124. Stamped on the jewel movement is the following: 22 jewels, 16-A, Waltham U.S.A, DJ.TEMP, 3 POS., 31789388.
To be shipped by USPS Priority Mail, tracked and fully insured, in a small flat rate box.
Interested buyers may contact me to examine the item and to use the local pick-up option.
Thank you for looking.
I found this discussion on the internet:
"This is the Waltham Master Navigation watch also called the "Deck Watch" Model 1908, Grade 1622, 16 refers to its size, and 22 is the number of jewels.
This watch, 31, 789, 429 is one of 5, 000 TOTAL PRODUCED and produced May 1944. The run it was made in started with 31, 788, 001 and ended with 31, 793, 000. It is pendant-set with the "hack feature". It has the center sweep seconds hand with a 24 hour train and dial. It was based on the Model A 16A and used the same "half whiplash" regulator as the Vanguard.
They were a component of the aircraft navigation instrument set issued by the Army Air Corps. They came in base metal cases with and without ordnance markings on the case backs.
Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, and Longines made GCT watches. Here are the number each manufacturer produced:Waltham-5, 000Elgin-20, 800Hamilton-140, 000Longines-Unknown"
