PIERCE Chronograph

PIERCE  Military Stainless steel back and bezel  mono button Chronograph with a well running 17 jewel  Pierce in house movement which is extremely rare today. Pierce was marketed as a 4 in 1 watch in that it contained a timekeeper, a stopwatch, a telemetre scale to measure sound distance as well as a tachymetre scale to measure speed. 34mm diameter excluding pushers.  Watch is in excellent condition.

The British government was the largest contractor of the Pierce Chrono until the end of the second World War. Because of their beautiful  dials, the Pierce Chronographs were used extensively by the British Army's medical division. Rare and highly collectible chronograph with a very mildly aged black  dial and luminous Arabic numbers. Luminous  hands and a white  chrono sweep.

This model was referred to as a navigator pilot’s chronograph during the late 40's. and Pierce Chronographs were selected as the official watch for the flight crew of Trans-Caribbean Airlines. New Black Nato strap is fitted.  Looks very vintage – very military and very in!  This watch will be an important addition to your collection of military chronographs.

• Circa 1940's
• 34 mm diameter
• Black or green  Nato strap