Buren Grand Prix, German Army, D-H, WW2 Military Issued Wristwatch, circa 1940s

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We Are Sorry But This Watch Is Now Sold - If However You Are Looking To Buy Or Sell Something Similar Then Please Email Sales@Vintagewatchspecialist.Com Or Whatsapp/Call +44 7831 454658. Thanks A 'D-H' German Army Issued Buren Wristwatch in Original Condition with Grand Prix Signed 12''' Movement and Original Radium Dial. Very Collectible with Historical Significance. The Buren Watch Company was created in 1898. This followed the acquisition of Fritz Suter & Cie, at the Swiss town Büren An Der Aare, by the London company of H. Williamson Ltd, producing pocket watches and table clocks of all types Adverts in the 1920's proclaimed Buren to be “The Perfect Watch” and boasted of the linking up of Swiss watch manufacturing with British Enterprise and Capital. Buren manufactured watches for various armed forces including the British army and obviously the German military as illustrated here. These watches were manufactured according to military specifications and supplied to German officers during the 1940s. What’s On Offer A "D-H", which we think is " Deutsche Heer", which translates to, German Army, watch on offer here from Buren (movement signed Buren Grand Prix), who had deep roots in military watch manufacture. Similar in form and function to its British "Dirty Dozen" counterpart with a rich black radium dial and recessed concentric ringed subdial. The lume in the syringe minute hand has clearly suffered a little along the way, but this isn't anything unusual for a watch of this age that may well have seen live combat at some point. The beautiful caramel lume in the hour hand more than makes up for any slight deterioration and the Arabic numerals have also aged nicely to a deep coffee colour. The chrome topped case is in great condition with only minor signs of wear and the steel caseback is engraved with the DH German military mark. This mid-size watch is paired with a stylish soft black leather Hirsch strap and wears very comfortably on the wrist. This would be an interesting addition to any military collection. Made from Case: Chrome Topped Dial: Black Crystal: Plexiglass Bracelet: Black Leather with Pin Buckle Technical specifications Winding: Manual Movement Type: Mechanical Caliber: 12''' Jewels: 15j Waterproof: n/a Power reserve: Purchase details Condition: Very Good Model Reference: D8145H