1944 BULOVA Official WWII Military Issue Watch ORD. DEPT. U.S.A.

BULOVA 1944 Official Military Issue ORD. DEPT. U.S.A. WWIII Military Wristwatch "World War II, when several distinct types of wristwatches appear" - American military timepieces.Wristwatches were produced in large numbers during World War II for all the services. They had mechanical movements with a winding stem. The U.S. Army required watches that could stand up to the rigors of battle, and it developed specifications (such as dustproof or waterproof casing, extreme temperature resistance, a high-quality movement) to be fulfilled by qualified American watchmakers. American watch manufacturing firms such as Bulova, Hamilton, Waltham and Elgin produced watches for U.S. forces. Certain models were produced specifically for military use and officially issued to U.S. soldiers. One of the spec produced during World War II was the "Ordnance Department" watch. These watches were intended for non-aviation personnel and were available in both black and white dials, almost exclusively with sub-s