*GSTP Army Issue WW2 White-faced Pocket Watch by CYMA #2*
A CYMA British military, Officers, pocket watch. A white metal nickel open face case which has a snap on back and bezel. A white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, lumen on the quarters. The face is inscribed “CYMA, Swiss Made”. The back has the the British Broad Arrow, followed by the letters “G.S.T.P”, (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) followed by the army stores numbers M95482. 5cm diameter.
Founded in 1862 by brothers Joseph and Theodore Schwob in Jura, Switzerland, Cyma SA evolved into the Cyma Watch Company through a partnership with Frederic Henri Sandoz. Under Sandoz’s leadership, the company, renamed Tavannes Watch Co., produced 150 timepieces daily. Under Sandoz’s leadership, the company became the Cyma Watch Company and built the Cyma factory. By 1915, Cyma introduced shock-resistant and waterproof models. In 1929, they had Europe’s largest workshop with over 2,000 employees assembling 4,000 watches daily. During World War II, Cyma became renowned for producing accurate military watches, being one of the “Dirty dozen.” Despite challenges in the 1980s and 1990s when many smaller watchmakers were consolidated or forced out of business, Cyma survived by focusing on precision, accuracy, and craftsmanship, and continues to thrive today.
*Condition*
The face is in very good condition with a very clean face and lumen. 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 minor scratches and marks commensurate with its age and service. We can open the watch on request. Case is overall in good condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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