1940s Universal Geneve Military Chronograph Pocket Watch, Nickel Silver Case

Universal Geneve a nickel silver cased military issue…
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Universal Geneve a nickel silver cased military issue chronograph pocket watch 1940s, dial: black luminescent Arabic numerals, white outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 for seconds and 30 minute recording, luminous filled pointed baton hands, centre chronograph hand, movement: cal. 296 manual winding, fully jewelled. Case: polished round, screw down cuvette and case back numbered 32903 864750. Dimensions: 51 mm diameter. Signed: case and movement. Accessories: none

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  • Nickel Silver - Nickel silver is a metal alloy made from copper, nickel, and zinc. Despite its name, it does not contain any silver. It was developed in the early 19th century in Germany as a less expensive alternative to silver, and it quickly gained popularity as a material for tableware, jewellery, and other decorative objects.

    Nickel silver has a similar appearance to silver, with a bright, shiny surface that can be polished to a high lustre. It is also resistant to tarnish and corrosion, making it a durable material for long-lasting items. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of musical instruments such as flutes, saxophones, and clarinets, due to its acoustic properties. It is also used in the production of silverware, jewellery, and watch components, as an affordable alternative to precious metals like silver and gold.
  • Chronograph - A chronograph is a watch that also incorporates the features of a stopwatch, to measure elapsed time. Most chronographs are operated by two buttons, one to start and stop the chronograph second hand, and the other to return that hand to the starting position.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
  • Baton Hands - A narrow hand on a watch, sometimes also called a stick hand.

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