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Thread: If you like RN CWC divers...you will like this !

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    If you like RN CWC divers...you will like this !

    This vintage 80's diver watch has exactly the same case as the early CWC RN divers, with bakelite bezel insert...

    This Airin was made by Dodane who also made the early CWC cases...

    Nice tropical dial !

    enjoy the pics,






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    Nice,is it valuable.

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    Very nice, I have a cwc with the Bakelite insert, they are soo nice.

    Mike

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    Very interesting; is there anything engraved on the caseback? I suppose M.N. markings would be too much to ask for....
    In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.

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    The back is only engraved with number 916135...

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    Another one with a CWC look,

    it was issued by the french Marine Nationale during the 80's, the number of issue is "0200",

    I will for sure have the glass replaced soon !

    enjoy,




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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurent B View Post
    Another one with a CWC look,

    it was issued by the french Marine Nationale during the 80's, the number of issue is "0200",

    I will for sure have the glass replaced soon !

    enjoy,



    I love that watch. It looks like its had a hard hard life, but that's what makes it nice. I can now dream of finding one unidentified and underpriced in a brocante somewhere.

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    BTW I think that civilian Luxia are quiet uncommon too...

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    Cool

    Love the look of these knackered looking unknowns i have a PRS 3 with a bit of wabi and cant wait untill it looks as knackered as these .

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmerjammer View Post
    Love the look of these knackered looking unknowns i have a PRS 3 with a bit of wabi and cant wait untill it looks as knackered as these .
    Exactly. Antique dealers might call it patina, but in a military watch, it's evidence of being used for intended purpose.

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    I have got a pretty beaten up issued CWC in the drawer at home. Just realized that I should use it more often...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bomben77 View Post
    I have got a pretty beaten up issued CWC in the drawer at home. Just realized that I should use it more often...
    Get it on an old grey nato and wear it .

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    These navy divers seem to be able to take a lot of abuse...real work tools !

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    Wearing mine at the moment

    Jarvis

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    How about posting pics of yours, including back with military markings ?

    cheers,

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    Another one if you like CWC Divers



    This is a "Nilax" branded quartz version with the tall bezel as found on the 1980 CWC (thanks Terry Andrews!) - made for the Scandinavian market as it has a Finnish and Swedish day wheel. Obviously well used over its lifetime and perhaps the European version of the Chronosport Seaquartz 30 (thanks again Terry!) The bezel is very similar to the early CWC and the watch looks good on its military strap - however I doubt if it was ever military issued as it just has on the back the same number as the Chronosport SQ 30. Spring bars, not fixed, and I should have centred the bezel for the photo, I just love the WABI

    Dave

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    Nice one ! May be you could have the crystal changed.

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    Smile

    I could but I kind of like the WABI look

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurent B View Post
    :)


    Gorgeous! That grey nato matches the piece very well.

    Wear it well, Comrade . . .

    Capt. Serdal

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    Quote Originally Posted by dave.charlton View Post


    This is a "Nilax" branded quartz version with the tall bezel as found on the 1980 CWC (thanks Terry Andrews!) - made for the Scandinavian market as it has a Finnish and Swedish day wheel. Obviously well used over its lifetime and perhaps the European version of the Chronosport Seaquartz 30 (thanks again Terry!) The bezel is very similar to the early CWC and the watch looks good on its military strap - however I doubt if it was ever military issued as it just has on the back the same number as the Chronosport SQ 30. Spring bars, not fixed, and I should have centred the bezel for the photo, I just love the WABI

    Dave
    Needs a wider strap!

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    agreed!!!

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