Hey /r/askhistorians

So recently my grandmother passed and this past weekend we were at her home going through various things that we want to keep.

Her husband died about 20 years ago when I was a child so my memories of him are limited. During WWII he piloted a B-24. The plane was called the 'Maid of Fury II'. He flew 35 missions in that plane.

While obviously his children and some of my cousins took many of his belongings I happened to find the dash clock from his plane. I am a collector and fan of mechanical watches and was pleasantly surprised to find that the clock runs beautifully (it has barely deviated more than a couple seconds after 48 hours which is somewhat remarkable even for a brand new multi-thousand dollar watch). I don't think my grandmother knew how to wind or set it so she assumed it was broken.

I would love to know more about this clock. Specifically who made the movement? Would he have gotten in trouble for taking it? I imagine it should be serviced after all these years but I am not sure whether I should take it to any old watch repair shop (I do know some good ones). Also if anyone knows any more details about him or his unit. I believe he was in the 445th bombardment group because I know that Jimmy Stewart was his squadron commander.

I also have a book that was written by someone he served with then finished by that man's son. It is called In Search of Peace by Michael D. Benarcik. That could potentially shed some more light on what his role during the war was.

Here are a few pictures of the clock. Like I said I don't know too much about him and would love any information or context that you all can provide.

Thanks!