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     Fast_eddie New member Username: Fast_eddie Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
hi, I have here a Longines - Wittnauer U.S. Army Navigation Master Watch in a metal tin. It was made around 1940. It has broken glass & is a bit worn on the back, it's in good running condition. can u help me with a rough value & tell me if its worth fixing. Thanks.     | ||
| Fast_eddie New member Username: Fast_eddie Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
also, can u tell me a little bit more about this watch. was it used in tanks, vehicles? any info that u can find will be very helpful. thanks. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3249 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I can't read the case back, but normally this is an aircraft navigation or naval navigation pocket watch. Not tanks. | ||
| Fast_eddie New member Username: Fast_eddie Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
ok, on the back it has: U.S. ARMY A.C. Navigation Master Watch Type A-9 MFR'S Assy. Dwg. No.21/29 Serial No. A.C.40-392 Contract No. W.535AC-14164 Specifications No. 27783 LONGINES-WITTNAUER Watch Co. Inc. New York There is also a small triangle, in side it has (AC 263). I hope this will help. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3251 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
U.S. Army Air Corps (pre 1947) it is an aircraft navigation watch. It is worth fixing, I can overhaul it if you like, if interested contact me privately. [email protected] thanks. | ||
| Fast_eddie New member Username: Fast_eddie Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Zaf, could you tell me what it's value would be as is. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3252 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
If it is somehing I am selling, Hard to tell from the pic, if the dial is not in good shape, probably $800-1000 if it looks better than the photo, then more. | ||
| Fast_eddie New member Username: Fast_eddie Post Number: 5 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
The dial is as bad as it looks, Is the dial repairable, if so would it loose it's value or should it be left alone. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3253 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It should be left alone, refinishing it would be if worse. If you look hard enough, you might be able to find an original replacement. | ||
| Fast_eddie New member Username: Fast_eddie Post Number: 6 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Zaf for all your help. | ||
| Bombardier Junior Member Username: Bombardier Post Number: 11 Registered: 08-2009 Rating: N/A |
The GCT msrking stands for Greenwich Central Time. It is used in air navigation. Take the Greenwich time and subtract it from local time determined by a noonday sun shot and you have longitude. I was issued one in 1943 but ist came in a spring loaded metal case. Treasure it. It is history of the greatest generation in the air. Bombardier | ||
| Bombardier Junior Member Username: Bombardier Post Number: 12 Registered: 08-2009 Rating: N/A |
The watch bears marks of honor in combat. Change nothing. Keep it as is. Beware of the hun in the sun. Bombardier |