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Battered and bruised, this one joined the army the same year I did.
Battered and bruised, this one joined the army the same year I did.
cracking photo.
I used to own quite a few issued watches, just the one now.
Properly cool. Issued watch actually worn by someone who served.Originally Posted by Papa Hotel
Battered and bruised, this one joined the army the same year I did.
Was that your watch during your time in the army?
Boccia Bund - issued in less than 400 pieces in 2005 and 2007 to the KSK Special Forces of Germany operating in Afghanistan.
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No, I was never issued one. Truth is, most people never get one, you have to ask and I didn't bother.
I have lots, here is a small sample of some I have been wearing over the past few weeks
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Great thread! There is a Pecista on ebay at the mo for 1.8k
Seiko 7A28 RAF Gen 1.
Cheers
Neil
Whilst not technically military issued, this CWC was issued to the BBC in the early 80’s
‘95 CWC diver
‘84 Precista
‘82 Precista
‘81 CWC Navigator
I’ve also a ‘80 Fatboy somewhere but no pic at the moment.
Previously had a ‘95 RM G10, a second ‘80 Fatboy and a ‘99 Pulsar G10
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1969 Smiths W10 (happens to be a ‘birth year’ watch for me too)
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Long gone and one that got away.
Tudor Submariner French M.N.82
One still here
CWC diver British Royal Marine 1995
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Not strictly a watch:
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That's very special.Long gone and one that got away.
Tudor Submariner French M.N.82
Like the watch but love the dog - a young Welsh Terrier or a Lakeland?
Thank you. She’s a 12 year old Airedale. The picture makes her look a lot smaller.
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Clearance diver issued Canadian Navy.
I was going to ask the same. Don’t see too many Airedales nowadays, which is a real shame. They’re magnificent hounds.
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A few more
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They are a great family dog, very hardy thank goodness as we don’t bother with pet insurance. Just regular hair salon appointments! Thank you.
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I only have one issued watch, this 1953 Omega CK2777 fat arrow.
Lovely wearable size, accurate to 4s a day and just a beautiful watch.
Only one,it’s enough with a beauty like that it looks in great condition
It’s the stress, Tony!
Three I have owned (not the Russian).
Bulova type A-11 silver cased, Record WWW, CWC with original band.
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Such a beautiful original Smiths. Really love how Eddie has honored this watch in the PRS-29a.
Funny you should mention that, my neighbor has one, always barks at me when I walk by.
Certainly a beautiful watch and a nice one to have if you only have one.I only have one issued watch, this 1953 Omega CK2777 fat arrow.
Lovely wearable size, accurate to 4s a day and just a beautiful watch.
Every time I see one of the original Dirty Dozen watches I just stop and stare, they are that special. By far my favorite military/field watch design.Three I have owned (not the Russian).
Bulova type A-11 silver cased, Record WWW, CWC with original band.
I think these are close to the perfect everyday grab and go watches
Small slim and comfortable with a sweep chrono hand
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This is issued, one of only 30 or so.
The ZUZ unit has a lot to answer for, being the best horologically-equipped unit ever.
The EZM1 was designed for them in 1997, and issued to them in very small numbers prior to civilian versions being released.
Not content with that, at the same time they approoached Tutima and got them to make these Commandos especially for them, adding (like the EZM1) a bi-directional bezel to the spediciation of a normal Commando II.
And 10 years later they were deemed to have reached the end of their service life and auctioned off.
Which is where I got mine.
Dave
Aussie issue JLC.
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Heuer 510.503. This was issued to me, in the Army, circa 1980. Only 10 of us had them as far as I recall. Still going strong. A wonderful watch.
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Now that’s a rare one are there any issue markings on the case back?Heuer 510.503. This was issued to me, in the Army, circa 1980. Only 10 of us had them as far as I recall. Still going strong. A wonderful watch.
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I've posted these previously on the forums but here goes.
Seiko RAF Issue Gen 1. Issued to me in 1988 when I started Advanced Flying Training with the RAF. This has quite a bit of sentimental value and from issue to 2001 went on many operations before my career went a somewhat different way.
Seiko RAF Issue Gen 2. Issued to me when the above watch (and my ID card and passport) failed to follow me home after I was medivac'd out of Kosovo. We were reunited about 6 months later - God only knows where they went in the interim!
No issue markings. I recall they were funded by the Foreign Office. Issued to an embassy security team overseas. Rare good taste from the FO!
This one from 1985 doesn’t look like it’s seen much active service.
Not issued , but made to United States Military standard.
Mostly a bit modern for my liking.
WWII, when they used to issue good watches.
The markings were sanded off of this Longines but you can still see the remnants in the right light.
Last but not least this Omega.
No markings but original aluminium case so supplied to the military.
Movement dates from 1939 -44.
The funny thing is I don't really have any interest in military watches as they all look a bit dull to me but these are some bits I have come across over the years.
I've sold a lot more!
Cheers,
Neil.
Seeing as you asked.
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