WWF Panda Commemorative Full Hunter, Seventeen Jewels, c.1985
This is a WWF World Wildlife Fund commemorative pocket watch from Germany's watchmaking industry, produced during the 1980s-1990s when the charity actively commissioned branded merchandise for donor and fundraising use.
The full hunter chrome case springs open to reveal a clean white dial bearing the WWF panda logo, Arabic numerals, and the reassuring inscription: 17 RUBIS, SHOCKPROOF, MADE IN GERMANY. Turn it over and the display caseback shows you the movement itself - a 17-jewel manual-wind calibre, ticking away cleanly.
In an era of disposable promotional items, this was made to a proper standard. The movement winds and sets correctly, runs well, and the case shows minimal wear despite its age. A characterful and directly purposeful piece: every one of these was sold or gifted to support wildlife conservation.
Appealing to WWF collectors, natural history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a functioning mechanical pocket watch with a genuine story behind it. No box or papers. A ready-to-carry collectible.
