Stunning WWII era men's Swiss 17 jewel men's Delbana 1940's military wristwatch, running great!

If you remember America few decades ago, a simpler time in the world, you have an appreciation of the well-made, less-complicated, tools around us, and it brings back fond memories.

Manufactured in the Switzerland in during the WWII era this classic military Delbana wristwatch is clearly an example of those times.

This one is a beauty, featuring an all-stainless-steel case that measures 26 mm X 29.6 mm / 1.16" excluding crown and lugs.

Note: Gentlemen please take note of the size of this timepiece which is typical during the 1940's, and ladies', you may wish to consider this watch size appealing to you too.

The light parchment dial is in excellent condition considering that it is over 70 years old. Is complimented by, once luminous, but now dimmed, black hour and minute syringe hands, it has a red center sweep second hand, raised gold Arabic numbers, and black outer chapter, all under a a bright, clear, crystal.

The 17 jewel, Swiss movement sets and winds as it should, is running great, and keeping very good time.

It has a screw-down stainless steel back and is matched with a new stitched brown, genuine leather 16 mm 2-piece strap with stainless buckle.

STOCK CODE: D-4

ABOUT THE BRAND:

DELBANA WATCH COMPANY HISTORY:

DELMA and DELBANA
Swiss watch brands DELMA and DELBANA are owned by Delma Watch Ltd, the Lengnau based company that has been producing discreet and elegant watches since 1920s.

The Thuya watch making company was founded in 1924 by A. & A. Gilomen in Lengnau. The companies A.& A. Gilomen S.A., Montres Thuya and Midland & Crestwood produced watches under the brand names “Thuya”, “Midland”, “Berios”, “Lexliowar” and “Crestwood”, which were mainly destined for the European and US markets. The company launched the DELMA watch brand in 1952 and in 1966; the company was renamed to Delma Watch Ltd.

The DELBANA watch company was established in 1933 by Goliardoardo Della Balda. The success of the DELBANA watch brand required more production capacity. From 1954 in the new, impressing factory more than 100 employees with a lot of professional know-how and feeling brought life into the small marvels. A network of outworkers in Grenchen supported the success of the enterprise. All mechanical movements had been assembled in house and passed strict quality controls.

All rough movements mainly had been provided by A. Schild Ltd. Movements such as AS 1250 with “hammer-winding”, and AS 1361 with “rotor-winding” bear witness to important technical innovations at that time. The first launched waterproof watches had helped considerably to establish the brand name in Eastern Europe markets such as Poland, Hungary etc. The most famous movement was AS 1130 with small second hand.

The most requested watch, the Military model, was sold by quantities of many 10’000 pieces to Argentina, Chile and Columbia etc. In the years of 50s and 60s more than 100’000 watches were yearly delivered in many countries all over the world. In 2002, DELBANA watch brand was integrated to the Delma Watch Ltd.

TIMELINE – DELMA

1924 – The company Thuya was founded by A. & A. Gilomen in Lengnau
1952 – First introduction of the Delma Brand
1966 – Company renamed to Delma Watch Ltd. after its strongest brand
1984 – Launch of the Quattro model, Delma’s first Diver Watch
1987 – Founding of Delma Far East and Delma USA Ltd.
1991 – Launch of Delma’s famous Klondike Collection, Automatic Movements, Limited Edition
1992 – Introduction of the Klondike Moon Phase Edition
1995 – Launch of Platinum Collection, Delma’s First Platinum Watch
1999 – 75 years company anniversary
2000 – Own perfume „Aqua di Delma“
2001 – Introduction of Gabriela Sabatini timepieces, made by Delma
2002 – 50 Years jubilee of the Delma Brand; Integration of Delbana brand
2004 – 80 Years company anniversary
2007/08- Introduction of Lady D line with genuine diamonds
2008 – Elvira Rahic, famous singer and Delma Ambassadress
2009 – Ralf Mackel, unique blind sport car and motorcycle driver becomes brand ambassador.
2011 – Launch of the Santiago Blue Shark Automatic model, Delma’s Diver Watch with 3000m Water Resistant
TIMELINE – DELBANA

1933 – Launch of the Delbana brand and foundation of the Delbana Watch Company
1976 – After a period of close cooperation with the Wega company, Delbana and Wega merges together
1988 – 50 years Company Anniversary
2002 – Integration of Delbana brand into Delma Watch Ltd., overhaul of strategic orientation
2005 – Worldwide distribution of renewed, more fashion oriented collection enjoys great success
2007 – Successful introduction of new Delbana collection in Middle East
2008 – 75 year anniversary Delbana brand anniversary
2011 – Launch of men’s Manhattan and women’s Florida Collection
2012 – Launch of a wide collection of ladies fashion and men’s sport watches


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