US Navy 1942 Waltham FSSC-88-W-800 Watch If you're anything like me

If you're anything like me (my love of red wine is nigh-on legendary) you'll enjoy the sound of a cork popping - and what better way to do it than with a 140 year old corkscrew

This particular example

a titan of American mid-century modern industrial design

but largely solid

or a very well done repair

US Navy 1942 Waltham FSSC-88-W-800 Watch If you're anything like meWhilst the A11 gets the glory, the same watch was also issued to other services. This is the much rarer US Navy version, the FSSC 88 W 800, which were issued to Naval Aviation crews. This example comes in worn shape, though has recently been fully serviced and is now running like a champion. The serial number 31,394,710 put manufacturing in 1942. Condition Well used with some wear across the case plated brass case. The dial and hands have a nice worn