Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. We are not in the watch repair business- ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Please note all watches are wound and tested then recorded on video before shipment. There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non-working watch will not be honored. The serial number roof this watch is 64613. All of the Helvetia we have seen have a P in the first position of the serial number. The number below the GS/TP marking is the manufacturer's code letter followed by the serial number for that maker's production. This GS/TP pocket watch was supplied by Helvetica to the UK Ministry of Defense.

GS/TP watches were supplied to the British by a many makers. The RAF and the Royal Navy watches have different markings for their services. They were made for and used by the British Army as a basic pocket watch for officers. GS/TP watches were made in very large quantities during World War Two (1939 - 1945). In addition to the GS/TP marking, it has a broad arrow marking. The Trade Pattern refers to the grade of the movement being a basic commercial design of the day rather than a design made for specific military standards and requirements. Most experts believe that GS/TP stands for 'General Service/Trade Pattern' though we have found references suggesting it could stand for 'General Service/Temporary Pattern’. This is a Swiss made pocket watch for the British Royal Army in WWII.

Helvetia watch serial numbers