{"product_id":"1940s-bulova-military-issued-ww2-officers-watch","title":"1940s Bulova Military Issued WW2 Officers Watch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"76\"\u003eDuring the Second World War, Bulova was one of several American manufacturers contracted to produce wristwatches for U.S. military use. These watches were designed as practical tools, prioritizing legibility, durability, and ease of service over any decorative elements. Issued across various branches, they became standard equipment for soldiers and personnel who relied on accurate timekeeping in daily operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"494\"\u003eThe typical WWII Bulova military watch features a compact stainless steel case, a highly legible dial with bold Arabic numerals, and a subsidiary seconds display. The restrained design reflects wartime material constraints and the need for reliability under demanding conditions. Today, these watches serve as tangible artifacts of mid-20th-century military history and represent an important chapter in American watchmaking during a period defined by utility and mass mobilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eThere’s something very honest about these wartime Bulovas. They’re small, straightforward, and entirely purposeful. I like how the dial tells the story, simple printing, clear numerals, nothing unnecessary. This is the kind of watch that feels earned rather than styled, and it wears with a quiet confidence that modern military-inspired pieces rarely capture. It’s easy to imagine this being worn day in and day out, doing exactly what it was meant to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. This watch is offered in honest condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulova\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military Issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1835\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel case with smooth fixed bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1950\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream military dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual wind Bulova movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel pin buckle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"33d72370-6b7e-428a-969a-bbf675004602\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-518\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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data-turn-id=\"c5a43ef9-c9e6-45c7-a48d-ac4ac30c3844\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col 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Original proportions remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2352\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic crystal shows light surface marks from wear. No cracks observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2521\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2451\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original dial is well preserved with even aging and clear printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hands show light aging consistent with the rest of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2695\" data-start=\"2610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2610\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leather strap is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e The buckle is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bulova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46430279958711,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF3207-2.jpg?v=1770512650","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1940s-bulova-military-issued-ww2-officers-watch","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}