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italianoREDUCED - Rare WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager (paratrooper) ARCTOS wristwatch
$800
REDUCED - Rare WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager (paratrooper) ARCTOS wristwatch
$800
Offering for sale an authentic and historically important Arctos Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger service watch, issued during WWII to German airborne troops. This piece is one of several types produced to strict military specifications for the German Luftwaffe, and is part of the rich legacy of wartime German service watches.
Background:
Arctos was one of several German manufacturers (alongside A. Lange & Söhne, Hanhart, and others) tasked with supplying timepieces to various branches of the Wehrmacht. This particular model was intended for the Fallschirmjäger, Germany's elite paratrooper forces, who earned distinction during operations such as Fort Eben-Emael in Belgium and the Battle of Crete (Kreta).
Specs:
- Case Size: 35mm (excluding crown)
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Case Material: Chromed brass – in exceptionally preserved condition, with minimal wear and none of the common bronzing/patina often seen on these cases
- Dial & Hands: Original, with matching patina – never refinished
- Crystal: Clear, with only minor wear
- Movement: UROFA 58, manual wind - it winds, sets turns, is fully functional although a service would be recommended
The movement inside is a UROFA (Uhren-Rohwerke-Fabrik Glashütte) Caliber 58, a correct and period-appropriate caliber for Luftwaffe-issued Arctos watches. That said, this particular movement is possibly a wartime or immediate post-war replacement—entirely plausible and common in issued military watches that saw field service and depot-level maintenance.
Technical specs of the UROFA 58:
- Manufacturer: UROFA, Glashütte, Saxony, Germany
- Caliber: 58
- Type: Manual wind
- Jewels: 15
- Frequency: 18,000 A/h
- Power Reserve: Approx. 35–40 hours
UROFA (and its partner UFAG) were part of the prewar German watchmaking cluster in Glashütte and played a crucial role in supplying raw movements during WWII. The cal. 58 was used across several military watch types and was prized for its reliability under combat conditions.
Condition:
Overall, the watch is in excellent historical and cosmetic condition, with correct wartime components and an uncommon state of preservation—particularly the case, which retains nearly all of its original chrome finish.
Price: $800 USD (net to me)
Payment: Wire transfer or PayPal Friends & Family preferred; PayPal G&S accepted with fees covered by buyer
Shipping: Worldwide, fully insured at cost
Returns: Accepted if not as described
Many references available here and on other forums. Happy to provide additional photos or video upon request.
Thanks for looking—and thanks to OF for the space.
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