Description
Up for sale is an exceptional piece of military history: an authentic, original First World War (WWI circa 1914–1916) British Military issued mechanical analog open-face artillery stopwatch. The defining feature of this historic timepiece is its official British Military Broad Arrow ("Crow's Foot") property mark stamped directly on the back of the outer case, alongside the military issue serial number 142283. Housed in a heavy pocket-watch-style dual-hinged nickel case, it includes its beautifully aged, authentic brown leather fob strap. Sold as a standalone collectors piece without original box or documentation.
Item Specifications
Military Assignment: British Army / Royal Artillery Issue (WWI Era)
Military Markings: Broad Arrow Property Mark & Serial 142283 on External Case Back
Type: Mechanical Manual Wind Stopwatch
Case Style: Double Hinged Pocket Watch Case (Outer Lid & Inner Dust Cuvette)
Dial Colour: White/Cream (Unbranded Military Utility Dial)
Main Dial Range: 60 Seconds (1/5th Second Increments)
Subdial Range: 30 Minute Elapsed Register
Strap: Authentic Distressed Brown Leather Fob Strap Included
Controls: Top-winding crown with integrated press-pusher function
Inclusions: Stopwatch and leather strap only (No box, no papers)
Condition
This historic stopwatch is in good, functioning vintage/antique condition with magnificent character. The manual-wind mechanical movement winds up smoothly. The white dial is clean, crisp, and completely free of chips or cracks, showing highly legible black numerals and a distinct red "60" marker at the top. Both rear case lids are fully hinged, closing tightly and snapping shut securely. The inner dust cover exhibits a beautiful, heavy golden-yellow natural aging patina characteristic of early 20th-century nickel alloys. The outer case reveals honest storage scuffs and uniform surface pocket wear consistent with active historical field use. The crystal remains mostly clean with no major marks or cracks and still highly transparent.
Returns
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not, we accept returns under the following terms:
Eligible Returns:
* Items can be returned within 30 days of receipt.
* Items must be returned in their original condition and original packaging, unworn and undamaged.
* Buyer is responsible for return postage costs unless the item is faulty or not as described.
Non-Returnable Items:
* Customised items (e.g., engraved, altered, or made-to-order pieces)
* Resized rings (rings altered from their original size at your request)
These items are made or altered specifically for you and cannot be resold, so we are unable to accept returns on them.
How to Return:
1. Please contact us through eBay messages before returning an item.
2. We will provide return instructions and a return address.
3. Once received and inspected, a refund will be issued to your original payment method.
Delivery
UK Shipping (Domestic)
We use Royal Mail First Class Signed For service, which includes:
- Delivery in 1-2 working days
- Signature required on delivery
- Tracking number provided
Please make sure your shipping address is correct at checkout. We cannot make changes after payment has been completed.
International Shipping
We offer international delivery via Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed (or equivalent tracked service depending on the destination). Features include:
- Full tracking
- Signature upon delivery
- Delivery times vary by country (typically 5-10 working days, but may be longer depending on location/customs)