Germany, Wehrmacht. A Heer Issue Wrist Watch, Buchenwald Retrieved

(Wehrmacht Dienstuhr). A rare example of a functional Second War period Wehrmacht field watch, constructed of nickel-plated metal, with a matte black face bearing Roman numerals 1-12, with five notches in between each number, with hollow metal arms that previously held luminous radion-coated bands that since been mostly lost, with additional 60-second dial face at the bottom, obverse marked “Grana”, with retractable wind-up dial, reverse marked “STAHLBODEN” (“STEEL PLATE”) along with “DH” and serial number “277002”, with additional engraved inscription reading “Camp Buchenwald 11. 4. 1945”, on replacement band, faceplate measuring 35 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The watch currently winds as it should, and runs undisrupted, however, as the service history of this antique timepiece is unknown, it is recommended that the watch is serviced prior to being fully wound or worn. Water resistance on this watch is unknown.