Flightpath
Airman 1st Class
Hi,
I have been wanting to find a nice WW2 era chronograph watch (a watch with a stopwatch) that an allied pilot might buy for himself or be given by his family (many wanted something nicer than an issue watch).
After a lot of research I bought this swiss made Pierce chronograph made sometime between 1938 and 1945, it is in nice condition and keeps accurate time.
As you can see by the period advert, Pierce sales were aimed at military pilots......Unlike most watch companies, Pierce designed and produced their own movements, it is a two button chronograph with a 17 jewel movement.
The Pierce looks nice next to my other WW2 watches, I'll post more photos soon,
cheers,
-John
I have been wanting to find a nice WW2 era chronograph watch (a watch with a stopwatch) that an allied pilot might buy for himself or be given by his family (many wanted something nicer than an issue watch).
After a lot of research I bought this swiss made Pierce chronograph made sometime between 1938 and 1945, it is in nice condition and keeps accurate time.
As you can see by the period advert, Pierce sales were aimed at military pilots......Unlike most watch companies, Pierce designed and produced their own movements, it is a two button chronograph with a 17 jewel movement.
The Pierce looks nice next to my other WW2 watches, I'll post more photos soon,
cheers,
-John
