Original WWII USAAF 1942 Elgin Type A-13 G.C.T Navigator Pocket Watch with Carry Case 16th Century 4 was in service

4 was in service

it has the 1884 marked breech block

The helmet still has an original chin strap

In all likelihood purchased by a British Officer before going overseas

It was the canonical tachometric design

Original WWII USAAF 1942 Elgin Type A-13 G.C.T Navigator Pocket Watch with Carry Case 16th Century 4 was in serviceOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. As used by navigators on B 17 Flying Fortress and B 24 Liberator this is a FULLY FUNCTIONING Elgin Type A 13 G. C. T. pocket watch with the correct steel carry case. This is a FULLY FUNCTIONING beautiful 1942 produced example of the Hamilton U. S Army Air Force GCT Navigation watch Type A 13. The "GCT" or AN 5740 AN 5740 1 pocket watches were used for navigation purposes by all the branches of the US. Military