US Navy 1942 Waltham FSSC-88-W-800 Watch and all-round wonderful jacket

and all-round wonderful jacket

One or two tiny flaws in the knits

Worn on the backs of everyone from Che Guevara to the 59 Club

I've always loved these Korean War examples

US Navy 1942 Waltham FSSC-88-W-800 Watch and all-round wonderful jacketWhilst the A11 gets the glory, the same watch was also issued to other services. This is the much rarer US Navy version, the FSSC 88 W 800, which were issued to Naval Aviation crews. This example comes in worn shape, though has recently been fully serviced and is now running like a champion. The serial number 31,394,710 put manufacturing in 1942. Condition Well used with some wear across the case plated brass case. The dial and hands have a nice worn