Helvetia 1943 Us Army - Rare -

Helvetia Brand Military Watch Caliber 820 from 1943.

Around 1940 Helvetia introduced the caliber 820, a central second version of the 82A. The 820 movement is relatively rare and was only fitted in military Helvetias and some watches that Helvetia made for Helbros, both dating from 1943. This type of watch will be delivered in the middle of the war to the American Ministry of Defense and will participate in the major offensives of the allies of 1943 and 1944. Helvetia will also deliver approximately 5000 watches to the US Army just before the Normandy landings to the Sherman armored units under the command of General Patton.

Original matte black dial Arabic numerals and original luminescent hands without repainting or repair, Very Beautiful Original Patina.
Small lack of lum on the hands.
The Lum still reacts well, see photo under UV
Screwed back case showing visible wear on the chrome parts giving the watch an astonishing patina and a very nice presence on the wrist.
Case dimensions 34mm excluding crown, 37mm with x 41mm from one lug to the other.
Strap width 18mm. Fixed Lugs
Sold with a 20mm NATO Camouflage strap
In its strictly original condition and perfect working order.
Watch recently serviced.

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