World war I military watches?

[Lasse L]

Hello,

Being a bit of a watch buff but also a World war 2 nerd, I have started to look around a bit for different issue watches. I know the Germans had some during the second world war for the Luftwaffe - but how was it within the Imperial German army and airforce? As far as I know, the wrist watch made its first appearance during the war, but did it exist issue watches for pilots or such?

I have googled a bit, but all I seem to find are "Military" watches, in other words watches made to look military without any real historical connection.

Any pictures or model names would be very interesting!

Best regards,
Lars

[Montgomery Burns]

Leo Frank made military watches during ww1

and Deutscher offiziers verein also sold watches to military personnel

start Google



regards kay

[Lasse L]

Thanks Monty! That will sure help my googleing a bit!

[colt45s]

a few people bought them, they were not cheap.. the 1st thing to get stolen

[Montgomery Burns]

a few people bought them, they were not cheap.. the 1st thing to get stolen

250000 would be delivered by Leo Frank in the first years off the war so

some number I would say



regards kay

[Chip M]

Pocket watches were issued to some of the Fliegertruppen. They are normally marked on the reverse as such. You see them for sale from time to time. They are quite pricey. I've never seen an issue watch for any other branch, but then I haven't seen everything.....

Chip