*GSTP Army issue WW2 White faced Pocket Watch by Leonidas*
A Leonidas, British military, pocket watch. An enamel dial with Arabic numerals, lumed at the quarters. The face is signed “Leonidas, Swiss Made”. A snap on back and bezel. The back has the the British Broad Arrow, followed by the letters “G.S.T.P” followed by the army stores number “L7753” (G.S.T.P. stands for General Services Timepiece/Temporary Pattern, which indicates that the watch was purchased by the British government for the armed forces 1939-1945). 5cm diameter.
Established in Switzerland in 1841 by Julien Bourquin, the Leonidas Company took its name from the renowned king of Sparta. The company distinguished itself by specializing in the production of high-quality stopwatches, chronographs, and multifunction watches designed for use in aircraft and car instrument panels. In 1964, a merger with Heuer resulted in the formation of Heuer-Leonidas. Eventually, the brand was phased out when the company transformed into TAG Heuer in 1985.
*Condition*
The face is in good condition with some wear to the painted lumed Arabic numerals. The stem works to pull to change the time and to wind the watch. The second hand works and the watch appears to keep time. The case has some scratches and marks commensurate with its age and service. We can open the back on request. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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