Description: 35mm WWII era STOWA PUW 500 Germany airforce PILOT MILITARY WATCH good condition. MOVEMENT: Original PUW 500 high quality 15 jewel, wind up mechanical Collection original condition. CASE: Original, chromed case, stainless steel back cover. Signed 711597.. DIAL: Original condition dial in good condition. Signed Stowa.... SIZE: 35 mm (not counting the crown), 42 mm long (lugs to lugs). BAND: new, nylon 20 mm. This unique watch was kept till our time in good condition. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described. Photos are of the actual watch. A good purchase for fans of high-quality and antiquity. The watch in an excellent collection condition will suit as expensive gift, and is a stylish acquisition for any collector, will only increase in value, and is a good capital investment and a work of art that will give many years of pleasure. I hope you will enjoy the item and give me five stars in positive feedback. A LITTLE HISTORY: Germany had their own military watches WWII period. The watch making industry already existed in the country during that period. It was said that the German military had more stringent standards than the British, and their watches produced with better design and finishing. Unfortunately, German military watches from WWII period that are still existing today are extremely rare, compared to those of the U.S and U.K. 1927: Foundation of STOWA by Walter Storz in Hornberg/Kinzigtal, Germany. The name derives from "STO," for Storz and "WA," for Walter. 1935: Move to a new rented building in Pforzheim, Germany. 1938: Construction of own STOWA building in Bismarckstraße 54 in Pforzheim, Germany. 1938: Presentation of Bauhaus watches (on which today's Antea line is based). 1939: Production launch of STOWA Marine Beobachtungsuhr ("Observation Watch") and the big pilot B-watches (55mm). Both basic designs can be found in several variations within the current line. 1945: On February 23, 1945 the STOWA building destroyed by the great bombardment on Pforzheim. 1945: Start of STOWA's new watch factory in Rheinfelden, Germany, near Basle. 1947: Walter Storz becomes founding member of the Watch Industry Association... PAYMENT: Payment should be made within 4 days. SHIPPING: Shipping WORLDWIDE with Standard International Air Mail. As an option we can ship with DHL Express, ask shipping quotes additionally. RETURN POLICY: I want you to feel safe and satisfied with the purchase of your item on Ebay. If you receive an item you did not order or if an item you ordered is received damaged or defective, I will refund you the price you paid for it or replace it with identical one. The watches is over 70 years old and is eligible for wear of parts. I am cannot guarantee the operation of vintage watch movements and originality of all vintage watch parts. Do not rush to file a complaint. Any negative feedback and dispute will not solve the problem. Necessarily contact me and we will solve this problem. Any damage that might occur during shipping must be relayed to us on the day or latest the day after delivery conformation date. PLEASE SEND PHOTO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THROUGH EBAY EMAIL SYSTEM! 2 days after delivery date you can no longer claim damage in shipping. SO REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY! ITEM RETURNED MUST BE IN SAME CONDITION, AND SAME PACKING, AS WHEN SHIPPED, anything altered, changed, switched, broken damaged by customer, including: water damage over winding, broken crystal, over oiling, movement adjustments, anything that makes the watch unsellable will not be valid for return. If you have a problem or question regarding your transaction, please feel free to contact me.
Price: 999 USD
Location: Trzcianka Lubuska
End Time: 2024-08-19T11:58:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
Modified Item: No
Reference Number: Does Not Apply
Brand: Stowa
Department: Men
Type: Wristwatch
Band Material: Nylon
Lug Width: 20 mm
Watch Shape: Round
Age Group: Adult
Style: Casual, Military
Case Size: 35 mm
Features: Military
Case Material: Chromed stainlees steel back cover
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Display: Analog