The Hamilton Watch Company caught the eye of the U.S. military in 1914, beginning Hamilton’s legacy as America’s military timepiece. In the wake of World War II, Hamilton has been declared by many as “the watch company that won the war.” Over the decades, the watchmaker received the prestigious Army-Navy ‘E’ Award five times for manufacturing excellence.

A small part of Hamilton’s rich American military tradition is this Hamilton Grade 992B U.S. Ordnance Department issue pocket watch. The estimated production date, between 1940-1941, positions this watch as one of Hamilton’s war-winning timepieces.

The accuracy of the 992B was unparalleled during the period, and as a railroad grade watch, if it was accurate enough for the railroad, it was accurate enough for precise military maneuvers where perfect timing stood between victory and defeat. The dial features a crisp Arabic numeral font displaying both military and 12 hour time, and U.S. Govt. Meanwhile, U.S. Govt. is engraved on the movement as well, further demonstrating this watch’s service to America’s Greatest Generation.

If you’ve been looking to add a timepiece from the WWII period to your collection as a way to show your pride and honor the solidarity of America’s Greatest Generation as they stood to against evil, this is the watch for you. When you hold this Hamilton Grade 992B in your hands, you can feel the echoes of bravery and sacrifice that continue to resound to this day.