Eaglemoss 1940s French Seaman Style Quartz Watch (Issue 17)
Brand-new commercial outdoor and tactical gear, direct from trusted manufacturers.
KEY FEATURES
This 1940s French seaman style watch is a modern reproduction based on classic World War Two naval timepieces.
Naval Heritage Style
Inspired by WWII Marine Nationale designs, this watch mirrors the highly legible dials issued to French naval crews. In the 1940s, seamen needed high-contrast, uncluttered watch faces to navigate dark vessel interiors. This timepiece captures that functional aesthetic with a clean off-white dial, bold Arabic hours, and a slim profile that pays tribute to naval history.
Reliable Quartz Movement
At its core is a high-grade Japanese quartz movement. While original WWII watches relied on manual mechanical movements that required daily winding and regular servicing, modern quartz provides worry-free precision. The internal battery comes installed and ready, giving you a dependable, low-maintenance grab-and-go tool that keeps perfect time on any excursion.
Built for the Outdoors
The 33mm alloy case sits flush on the wrist, making it much lighter than bulky modern watches. This compact size mimics the vintage wartime standard, designed to avoid snagging on gear. Paired with a breathable, quick-drying canvas strap, it is built to handle sweat, mud, and rain during bushcraft, hiking, or everyday workwear tasks.
Crown Wheel Activation
Your timepiece arrives with the crown wheel pulled out to preserve battery life. Because of this, the hands may appear free-moving in the packaging. This is completely normal and stops immediately once you connect the battery by pushing the crown wheel fully in, locking the hands.
Equip your wrist with this reliable naval style timepiece for your next outdoor adventure or daily shift.
This is a commercial product sourced from reliable suppliers and is not genuine issue military. Commercial products are designed to provide affordable military-specification gear (or accurate reproductions) for civilian use.
| Product Code | SKU9979J |
| Department | Accessories |
| Condition/Grade | Commercial |
| Era | WWII (1939–1945) |
| Issuing Country | French |
| Service | Navy |
| Brand | Eaglemoss |
| Issue | Issue 17 |
| Movement | Japanese Quartz |
| Case Material | Metal Alloy |
| Strap Material | Woven Canvas |
| Case Back | Stainless Steel |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Age Group | Adults |
| Key Features | Adjustable Fit, Lightweight |
| Activities | Everyday Casual, Historical Reenactment, Camping & Bushcraft, Hiking & Trekking, Festival & Fashion |
Our Commercial range features brand-new, modern manufacturing designed to sit alongside authentic military surplus. Sourced directly from established tactical and outdoor brands (such as Mil-Tec, Brandit, and Rothco), these items provide classic military patterns, styling, and utility with modern sizing and off-the-shelf readiness.
- Origin: 100% brand-new commercial retail stock. Never issued, depot-stored, or authentic ex-military surplus.
- Condition & Materials: Factory fresh and unwashed, made from modern fabrics and hardware produced to consistent commercial manufacturing standards.
- Packaging & Tags: Arrives in original manufacturer retail packaging with all original factory tags and barcodes intact.
- Fit & Availability: Features standard, consistent retail sizing and color-matched patterns, making it easy to grab regular fits and matching kit without surplus variance.
- Zero Depot Scent: No long-term warehouse storage, soldier markings, or surplus scent—ready for immediate wear or field use straight from the packet.
Same-Day Dispatch: Orders placed before 1:00 PM (Monday–Friday) dispatch the same day from our Aberystwyth warehouse with full online tracking.
UK Delivery: Free standard UK delivery on orders over £50. Royal Mail Tracked 24, Tracked 48, and Next Day courier options available.
EU & USA Tax Pre-Paid: We collect import duties, tariffs, and taxes automatically at checkout for EU and US orders—ensuring smooth customs clearance with zero surprise fees on delivery.
Worldwide Shipping: We ship overseas daily via Tracked Airmail and DHL Express (delivering in ~2 days to the US and 2–5 days to Europe).
60-Day Hassle-Free Returns: Take your time to inspect your gear. Return any item in its original condition within 60 days of delivery.
Free UK Sizing Exchanges: Need a different size? We will exchange it free of charge for UK customers.
Prompt Refunds: Returns are inspected and processed within 5 working days of reaching our Aberystwyth warehouse depot.
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