Radio Military, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch, 1940s

Aged cathedral hands, radial Arabic numerals and red RADIO lettering give this 1940s Radio Military its field-watch character. The men's model has a cream-beige dial with an even ivory patina, inside a compact 32 mm chrome-plated case. A high-domed acrylic crystal and short straight lugs preserve its period proportions, with a modern brown leather strap fitted for wear.

Ivory patina and cathedral hands

The dial carries black, radially set Arabic numerals from 1 to 12 with aged luminous material. A full railroad minute track is marked 05 through 60. WATERPROOF appears in black, RADIO in red beneath 12, Incabloc above 6 and SWISS MADE at the base.

The cathedral hour and minute hands retain aged luminous filling that matches the dial's ageing. A long needle central seconds hand crosses the full track. The even patina and clear scale preserve the legibility central to the watch's military-style design.

Plating wear, domed acrylic and replacement strap

Scattered, speckled wear remains visible in the chrome plating of the round case. A slightly stepped bezel and short, straight lugs give the compact head its utilitarian outline. The slim manual-wind profile and light case keep the 32 mm watch modest on the wrist.

The high-domed acrylic crystal has light surface marks and introduces gentle distortion when viewed at an angle. A small, unsigned coin-edge crown at 3 uses a push/pull action for winding and setting.

The modern brown leather strap has an alligator-grain pattern and is a later replacement, attached with spring bars. The lug width is approximately 16 mm. Its provenance remains separate from the original watch components.

Hand winding and wartime design context

The manual-wind watch uses a Swiss movement for hours, minutes and central seconds. The Incabloc dial signature refers to its shock protection. Regular winding through the crown supplies the movement's power.

Military-style watches of the 1940s emphasized immediate reading through bold numerals, luminous hands and high-contrast tracks. Those design cues remain visible in this watch's dial and compact case. The WATERPROOF legend describes a historical design claim; current water resistance is unconfirmed.

This used watch is in good vintage condition, retaining even dial patina, matching aged lume, plating wear and the crystal's light marks. The original watch components remain, with the replacement leather strap fitted. It is fully serviced and fully operational, and comes with a 12-month warranty. Worldwide shipping is available.