{"product_id":"vintage-waltham-ord-dept-military-usa-watch-radium-dial","title":"Vintage Waltham ORD DEPT Military USA Watch, Radium Dial, Cal. 6\/0 B from 1940's","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eThis vintage Waltham ORD DEPT wristwatch is a true piece of American military history. Produced in the early 1940s during World War II, these watches were issued by the U.S. Army for non-aviation personnel, serving officers, engineers, and ground troops who needed reliable, legible timekeeping in demanding conditions. This wasn’t about luxury - it was about function, durability, and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eThe ORD DEPT (Ordnance Department) signature on the caseback ties this watch directly to wartime government contracts. Waltham was one of the key American manufacturers selected to supply the military, and their watches earned a reputation for toughness and consistency. The design is pure military utility: compact, readable, and purpose-built. The radium dial, with its bold Arabic numerals and luminous hands, was essential for low-light visibility and remains one of the most iconic visual traits of WWII-era field watches today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering buying a radium watch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn what collectors need to know about safety, aging lume, and radioactive dials in our article:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/blogs\/news\/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-radium-watch\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs It Safe to Wear a Radium Watch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1152\"\u003eSized at 31mm, the watch wears exactly as intended - compact, discreet, and comfortable, yet full of presence thanks to its strong proportions and thick mid-case. Inside beats Waltham’s 17-jewel manual-wind Caliber 6\/0 B, a dependable American-made movement designed to keep running in harsh environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1696\"\u003eCASE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSerial number OG-39403\u003cbr data-end=\"1749\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eORD DEPT signed caseback\u003cbr data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eCase diameter of 31mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eLug-to-lug length of 38.5mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eCase thickness of 11.5mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003eLug width of 16mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2123\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eWaltham USA Caliber 6\/0 B\u003cbr data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003eManual-wind movement\u003cbr data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"2016\"\u003e17 jewels\u003cbr data-end=\"2032\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eAmerican-made wartime movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003eDIAL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2356\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003eOriginal radium dial\u003cbr data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003eBold Arabic numerals for maximum legibility\u003cbr data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003eLuminous radium hands and markers\u003cbr data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eAuthentic military field watch layout\u003cbr data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eStrong vintage character consistent with early 1940s production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003eYEAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2376\"\u003eCirca early 1940s (World War II era)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuMarko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48701786554620,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2266\/1116\/files\/vintage-waltham-ord-dept-military-usa-watch-radium-dial-cal-60-b-from-1940s-3915688.jpg?v=1769237352","url":"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/products\/vintage-waltham-ord-dept-military-usa-watch-radium-dial","provider":"DuMarko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}