Lancet Oversize, 1942

Large Arabic numerals, a black dial and an oversized case give this Lancet Oversize from 1942 its utilitarian character. The men's hand-wound watch has hours, minutes and small seconds, with an acrylic crystal, prominent lugs and a leather strap supporting the military-inspired appearance of this early-1940s Swiss watch.

Black dial and practical time display

The black dial uses large Arabic numerals and a straightforward hand layout, keeping the indications clear rather than decorative. Hours, minutes and small seconds form the confirmed display. The contrast and simple arrangement give the face the functional character associated with period pilot-style and field-style watches. That visual character concerns the design of this example; it does not establish military issue, pilot ownership or wartime service.

Oversized case, lugs and acrylic

The case has an oversized profile for its period, with a robust shape, prominent lugs and a practical crown. Its size gives it stronger wrist presence than many conventional dress watches of the same era, although an individual diameter and lug-to-lug measurement are not established. An acrylic crystal completes the construction. Natural age-related character remains part of the crown, lug and caseback presentation.

Manual winding and the 1942 context

The mechanical movement is hand-wound, giving the watch a traditional winding routine. Its straightforward construction fits the functional design of early-1940s vintage watches. Lancet was a Swiss watch brand active during the first half of the twentieth century, and this example expresses that period character through its dark dial, large numerals and substantial case.

Leather fitting and serviced condition

A leather strap suits the military-inspired styling and keeps attention on the watch head. Its color and factory provenance are not established, so it is not presented as an original military fitting. This used Lancet is fully serviced and supplied with a 12-month warranty. The existing age-related character remains part of its presentation.

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