{"product_id":"practical-watch-co-p-w-c-korean-war-1950s","title":"Practical Watch Co (P.W.C) - Korean War Watch - 1950s ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe history of this watch:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch \u003cb\u003eP.W.C (Practical Watch Co.)\u003c\/b\u003e, manufactured in the \u003cb\u003e1950s\u003c\/b\u003e, holds a special place in \u003cb\u003ewatchmaking history\u003c\/b\u003e due to its association with the \u003cb\u003eKorean War\u003c\/b\u003e. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of the \u003cb\u003efield\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emilitary life\u003c\/b\u003e, these watches were supplied to \u003cb\u003esoldiers\u003c\/b\u003e during this significant \u003cb\u003econflict\u003c\/b\u003e that took place from \u003cb\u003e1950 to 1953\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese watches were appreciated for their \u003cb\u003erobustness\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ereliability\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003elegibility\u003c\/b\u003e under all conditions. They had to withstand \u003cb\u003eextreme\u003c\/b\u003e environments, \u003cb\u003ehumidity\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edust\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eshocks\u003c\/b\u003e, making them a \u003cb\u003evital tool\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003ereconnaissance missions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003efield operations\u003c\/b\u003e. Their design was \u003cb\u003efunctional\u003c\/b\u003e, with \u003cb\u003eclear dials\u003c\/b\u003e and often \u003cb\u003eluminous\u003c\/b\u003e for optimal \u003cb\u003enight\u003c\/b\u003e visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eP.W.C\u003c\/b\u003e watch from the Korean War era is more than just a \u003cb\u003etimekeeper\u003c\/b\u003e; it represents a \u003cb\u003epiece of military\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ewatchmaking history\u003c\/b\u003e. Each watch bears witness to the \u003cb\u003echallenges\u003c\/b\u003e faced by those who wore them and the \u003cb\u003etechnical innovations\u003c\/b\u003e implemented to meet the needs of the \u003cb\u003earmy\u003c\/b\u003e. These watches are not only \u003cb\u003ecollectibles\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003ewatchmaking\u003c\/b\u003e enthusiasts but also for those interested in \u003cb\u003emilitary history\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehuman ingenuity\u003c\/b\u003e in the face of \u003cb\u003ewar challenges\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Practical Watch Co. (P.W.C) - Swiss vintage watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimated production year:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGender:\u003c\/b\u003e male, female\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e second\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase back:\u003c\/b\u003e steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase excluding crown:\u003c\/b\u003e 33mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase with crown:\u003c\/b\u003e 35.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/b\u003e 40.4mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness (crystal included):\u003c\/b\u003e 9.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003elug width:\u003c\/b\u003e 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrown:\u003c\/b\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/b\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/b\u003e not original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e acrylic (condition: 9\/10)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/b\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox:\u003c\/b\u003e no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePapers:\u003c\/b\u003e yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDocument:\u003c\/b\u003e invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"P.W.C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48386593915217,"sku":"251437","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_09836.jpg?v=1771862121","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/practical-watch-co-p-w-c-korean-war-watch-1950s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}