
Waltham Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
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Waltham Base Metal WWII-Era Military Wristwatch circa 1940s
About the Item
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- Case Material:
- Case Dimensions:Width: 32 in (812.8 mm)Diameter: 32 in (812.8 mm)Length: 39 in (990.6 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Serviced and detailed.
- Seller Location:West Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 424251stDibs: LU15184850
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