Rare MK I Zenith pocket watch made for the Indian Military c1939

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This watch is running but loses around 5 minutes in 24 hours. It has NOT been cleaned or serviced

This is a rare military pocket watch made by Zenith.

It was made for the Indian military – marked with the I and broad arrow mark on the back BUT it is also marked with a G.S. MK I which is the highest-grade Army issue watch and these are hard to find. 

Movement – the gilt 7 jewel ¾ plate movement has a lever escapement and is signed “Zenith, Swiss Made, 3040340”. The movement is in 85% mint condition – some small scratches

Case – the movement comes in a heavy white metal open face case, which has a screw off back and bezel. The case is signed “Zenith, 8173679” and the back of the case is marked I with the broad arrow for the Indian military designation and also G.S. MK I, 8173679. 

The case is in 85% mint condition – some deep scratches around the edges which I suspect have been caused by incorrect handling – using a watch knife to try and prise the screw back cover on

Dial – the black enamel dial has old luminous numbers and hands. The dial signed “Zenith, 1939, Swiss Made” and also features a broad arrow. The dial is in 75% mint condition – some damage on the 10-11 and also on the sub seconds.

The watch measures 57mm wide x 19mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set

The watch has a deep bevelled mineral glass