Douglas
From Chronopedia
Douglas
(see also Wolbrook)
Depatment-store branded lower priced models in USA. Simple 1-jewel movements normally. Most notable is the Skin Diver model, reputedly worn by Neil Armstrong in his pre-moon X15 testing period. This is conjecture as there is no photographic proof but a Douglas was sold at auction as part of his belongings in 2019 (and made in excess of $5000).
Douglas Skin Diver
- Gloss black dial marked France.
- Tritium dial and hands
- Red metallic second hand
- Manual Wind
- Made by Woolbrook in France
- chromed case with screw back
- large crown
- 18mm lugs/357mm width ex crown
Ladies Douglas small version
- Normally seen in ivory cream colours
- uses hour hand of bigger model as minute hand
- date complication
- large crown
- 18mm lugs/30.8mm width
