US Navy 1944 Longines Buships Watch and covered button cuffs

and covered button cuffs

I believe this beauty of a cap would have been made in Japan in the late 60s to early 70s for an officer serving with Comphibron 7

Chain measures approx 10

A ton of great details including turn-ups

Ring approx 1 1/4" in diameter

US Navy 1944 Longines Buships Watch and covered button cuffsA beautiful, and rather rare timepiece! The US military typically only uses domestically manufacturer items, and it's rather unusual to find a Swiss made watch that would have been issued. These were bought and used by the Navy, specifically the Bureau of Ships (BuShips) and most likely would have been worn by senior officers, Captains, Navigators etc. This example is fully original, the 10L movement, serial number 6791271 dates it to 1944. It's got