Offered here is a vintage 1940s Grand Prix Election Military Sweep Seconds wristwatch, a distinctive Swiss-made manual-wind watch with a large case, fixed military-style lugs, and a desirable central sweep seconds hand.

The dial has a wonderful aged look, with bold black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, red-toned sweep seconds hand, and the markings “Grand Prix Election,” “Non Magnetic,” and “Swiss Made.” The movement is marked Swiss Made, 15 Jewels, 3 Adjustments, marked 645 S.

This is a very cool wartime-era / military-style piece with strong wrist presence. The case measures approximately 34.5mm excluding the crown, which is a classic men’s wristwatch size for the 1940s and also wears well today as a vintage unisex field-style watch. The fixed lugs and central seconds give it a strong wartime-era character, while the brown leather bund/cuff-style strap adds to the vintage military look.

The watch is currently in good running condition. It winds, sets, and runs. Accuracy and long-term performance have not been guaranteed unless specifically noted, as with any vintage mechanical watch.