1940s Universal Geneve Military Chronograph Pocket Watch, Nickel Silver Case

• Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
• Nickel Silver - Nickel silver is a metal alloy made from copper, nickel, and zinc. Despite its name, it does not contain any silver. It was developed in the early 19th century in Germany as a less expensive alternative to silver, and it quickly gained popularity as a material for tableware, jewellery, and other decorative objects.
  
  Nickel silver has a similar appearance to silver, with a bright, shiny surface that can be polished to a high lustre. It is also resistant to tarnish and corrosion, making it a durable material for long-lasting items. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of musical instruments such as flutes, saxophones, and clarinets, due to its acoustic properties. It is also used in the production of silverware, jewellery, and watch components, as an affordable alternative to precious metals like silver and gold.
• Chronograph - A chronograph is a watch that also incorporates the features of a stopwatch, to measure elapsed time. Most chronographs are operated by two buttons, one to start and stop the chronograph second hand, and the other to return that hand to the starting position.
• Baton Hands - A narrow hand on a watch, sometimes also called a stick hand.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• chronographs 690
• militaria - military clocks, watches and chronometers 127
• pocket watches, case type
  • open face, silver case 570
  • silver case 905
• Universal Geneve - pocket watches 3