WW2 German Kriegsmarine issued naval Artillery pocket watch chronograph, ref Artl. 5980, dating circa 1942

For sale, this fine example of a WW2 German Kriegsmarine issued naval Artillery pocket watch chronograph, ref Artl. 5980, dating circa 1942. A full set of original military issue marks to the excellent nickel case with inner movement dust cover, the complete case exhibiting only very light wear. This example retains its original unsigned black chronograph dial and original handset including its central sweep and sub-dial hands. The high-grade original Minerva cal 19-9 CH movement has just undergone a comprehensive service and is in full working order including flyback. Examples of this watch can be found in volume 150 Years Watches and Clocks of German Forces by Konrad Knirim pages 245 -249 inclusive. Size diameter excluding stem tube and crown 51mm and approx..16mm deep. Price £1695.00 inclusive of shipping within the UK..