Military Watch Collection Luftwaffe Aviator Watch 1940s.Your Observation Aviator watch incorporates many features that would have been important to flying crews during World War II. Airmen in combat were often in cramped, noisy and lowlight conditions, where they had to be able to read the time quickly and accurately. This bold timepiece features Arabic numbers, with a triangle at the 12 o’clock position to assist with working out true north when used with other navigation equipment. Finished with a brown leather strap detailing heavy-duty rivets for masculine style.