This Moeris pocket watch comes in beautiful original condition , featuring a stunning original dial design and the G.S.T.P. marking on the case back, this is an official British military issue timepiece from the Second World War. Chain pictured - Sold Separately
The typical specifications requested by the MoD for legibility and utility: The dial has a slightly cream or golden patina, common for aged white dials from this period. It utilizes a mix of black Arabic numerals. The hour markers for 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11 are black, while the 3, 6, 9, and 12 are often in a darker orange/patinated luminous colour.
It represents a high-quality Swiss contribution to the Allied war effort, as the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) contracted numerous Swiss manufacturers to supply reliable timepieces during the conflict. G.S.T.P. watches were issued for general service duties to ground forces, drivers, radio operators, and other personnel requiring routine timekeeping. Mechanical manually wound 30 hour pocket watch with great military History
The watch is housed in a nickel or chrome-plated base metal case with a snap-on back. The plating often shows signs of wear (plate loss) due to use during its military service but is in
Extra Points
History and Background of Moeris Swiss Origins: The Moeris company was established in 1893 (or 1883) and was historically known as a higher mid-range brand in Swiss watchmaking.
Wartime Manufacturer: Moeris became significantly more prominent in horological history when it was contracted by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) to produce watches for the Army.
Quality Movements: Moeris was known for producing high-standard movements. The movements typically found in these military pocket watches are 15-jewel lever escapement movements, such as the Moeris Caliber 19H.
G.S.T.P. Meaning: The initials stand for General Service Time Piece or General Service Trade Pattern.
This classification denotes watches that were acquired by the British Army "from the trade" (i.e., commercial retailers and manufacturers) to fulfill the urgent demand for accurate timekeepers during WWII.
Military Role: G.S.T.P. watches were issued for general service duties to ground forces, drivers, radio operators, and other personnel requiring routine timekeeping.
Broad Arrow: The watch case back is also stamped with the British military broad arrow (or pheon), the official property mark of the British government/MoD.
Serial Number: The G.S.T.P. marking is followed by a serial number, which was the military issue number for tracking the watch.
Lume: The hands and the luminous dots/elements on the dial were originally painted with luminous radium compound for visibility in low light, which often develops a characteristic orange/brown colour over time.
What We Think
We are big appreciators of all military isse pieces, The tell a story and are an important piece of history. Moeris G.S.T.P. is a durable, reliable Swiss timepiece that played a small but vital role as standard issue equipment for the British Army throughout World War II. Also producing ATP wristwatches for the British forces.
Spec Stuff
Reference : M6315
Movement : Swiss Moeris Caliber 19H Age : 1941/1950 Specific Age : 1940s Case Size : 50mm Case Thickness :10mm Weight Approx : 86 Grams Condition : Preowned Box & Papers : No - Watch only Chain cold separately Case Material : Chrome and steel Service History : Serviced 12-Months Mechanical Warranty
1940s Moeris G.S.T.P British Military issue Service pocketwatch WW2 Swiss Movement
