(SOLD) Zenith 1518
Zenith reference 1518.
this German ground forces issued watch is powered by the hand wound Zenith caliber 12-4-P-6. sub second, 15 jewels, 44 hours power reserve, Breguet overcoil. Made in 1942 by zenith. the assignment on the case back, enclosed between the letters D and H, initials for “Dienstuhr Heer” (Army service watch).
I acquired this watch from an estate sale of a deceased watchmaker in northern Minnesota. I believe this watch was taken as a souvenir by a US serviceman from a dead nazi’s wrist. If only these watches could talk.
Mineral crystal
Chrome plated brass case (currently this is a brass case with evidence of chrome plating)
Screw down stainless steel caseback
new stainless steel crown & case tube
new vintage style genuine Ukrainian made leather bund strap
Case diameter without crown 33.6mm With crown 36mm
10.4mm tall
Lug width 18.6
Zenith reference 1518.
this German ground forces issued watch is powered by the hand wound Zenith caliber 12-4-P-6. sub second, 15 jewels, 44 hours power reserve, Breguet overcoil. Made in 1942 by zenith. the assignment on the case back, enclosed between the letters D and H, initials for “Dienstuhr Heer” (Army service watch).
I acquired this watch from an estate sale of a deceased watchmaker in northern Minnesota. I believe this watch was taken as a souvenir by a US serviceman from a dead nazi’s wrist. If only these watches could talk.
Mineral crystal
Chrome plated brass case (currently this is a brass case with evidence of chrome plating)
Screw down stainless steel caseback
new stainless steel crown & case tube
new vintage style genuine Ukrainian made leather bund strap
Case diameter without crown 33.6mm With crown 36mm
10.4mm tall
Lug width 18.6
Zenith reference 1518.
this German ground forces issued watch is powered by the hand wound Zenith caliber 12-4-P-6. sub second, 15 jewels, 44 hours power reserve, Breguet overcoil. Made in 1942 by zenith. the assignment on the case back, enclosed between the letters D and H, initials for “Dienstuhr Heer” (Army service watch).
I acquired this watch from an estate sale of a deceased watchmaker in northern Minnesota. I believe this watch was taken as a souvenir by a US serviceman from a dead nazi’s wrist. If only these watches could talk.
Mineral crystal
Chrome plated brass case (currently this is a brass case with evidence of chrome plating)
Screw down stainless steel caseback
new stainless steel crown & case tube
new vintage style genuine Ukrainian made leather bund strap
Case diameter without crown 33.6mm With crown 36mm
10.4mm tall
Lug width 18.6
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFO
OMEGA DEVILLE 552
DIMENSIONS:
Case size: 34 mm. without crown // 36.95mm. with crown
Band: adjustable leather strap // 20 mm. lug width
CONDITION:
Used - Moderate wear // signs of wear on case back
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless steel case with 14k caps on lugs. Solid 14k gold bezel
MOVEMENT:
Omega cal. 552 24 jewels Automatic // Hand wind
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This watch has NOT been pressure tested therefore TWR cannot guarantee the water resistance.
A NOS genuine Omega crystal was installed during last service
The movement was last serviced on 5/20