My CWC/Military watch journey continues!
From originally baulking at the prices being asked for an issued RN Diver to actually buying what was a very nice example from 1997 for reasonable money.
My next move was to consolidate some of my collection to fund a Seiko 6105 and unfortunately the 97 RN Diver was sold as part of that exercise.
Out,
In,
But, I had always fancied a Precista 88 or 89 but again didn’t like the prices being asked.
In the end, Jason at Sweeping Hand had a very nice 89 for again, a reasonable price so the proverbial trigger was pulled. I know Sinnlover has said the Precistas are lesser quality than the CWC and I actually have to agree to an extent but I just really like the design of the Precista, plus the Patina on this example is really quite good.
It wears much smaller than the CWC Divers but I have tiny wrists so it’s cool on me.
After enjoying the Precista for a while I was missing the CWC so decided to start looking for another one.
I had always fancied an SBS but again, the prices are a bit mad, especially for the older years. So, I traded my good mate an Everest plus some cash for an 87 reissue. And very nice it was too…
But, much like when I had the 83 reissue, I just knew I wanted an “proper” issued watch.
So, the reissue was sold and this appeared after a long story…and a bit of a deal.
2001 SBS with what I think is lovely Patina and in very nice condition.
I had the pleasure of meeting a good friend at the weekend who I’m sure some of you will know, to have a look at his extensive collection of British Military watches, what a sight!
I took too many pictures to post on here but you get the jist….
The watch circled in the pic is the Reissue and I was impressed. It didn’t look out of place mixed in with all the vintage pieces.