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Kriegsmarine Alpina Pocket Watch - Declassified Kl. I
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€ 649,00
Kriegsmarine Alpina Art Deco Pocket Watch - Declassified Kl. I (Fully Functional)An incredibly scarce and historically fascinating massed silver Art Deco pocket watch manufactured by the renowned Swiss maker Alpina for the German Kriegsmarine. This piece features a beautiful two-tone sector dial with distinct 1930s Arabic numerals at the 3, 12, and 9 positions, alongside a crisp sub-dial at 6 o'clock.The reverse of the solid silver case displays the authentic Kriegsmarine property markings, featuring the eagle and swastika alongside the hand-engraved matrikel number. Most notably, the original inspection marking Kl. I (Klasse I) has been mechanically crossed out during the war. This indicates the watch failed a later naval inspection or reissue test and was officially declassified, providing a rare, tangible insight into the strict military inspection processes of the Kriegsmarine.Crucially, the watch is in fully functional, running condition, having been professionally serviced by a watchmaker under the care of its previous owner. Complete with its original silver-toned chain and showing wonderful, honest wear.