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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post
    I think these are one of the best looking watches ever designed.
    The Velcro strap and adaptors give them extra cool factor in my eyes as well.
    Definitely on the ‘one day’ list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    I think these are one of the best looking watches ever designed.
    The Velcro strap and adaptors give them extra cool factor in my eyes as well.
    Definitely on the ‘one day’ list.
    Agree

    Last edited by quietly; 2nd April 2020 at 15:35.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post
    Agree
    I also agree, lovely and interesting, but excuse my ignorance, what is it?

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    This for me today:



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    Quote Originally Posted by gerrudd View Post
    I also agree, lovely and interesting, but excuse my ignorance, what is it?
    It's a titanium, Cold War era, West German, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche designed 'milsub'. The Ocean Bund

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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post
    It's a titanium, Cold War era, West German, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche designed 'milsub'. The Ocean Bund
    Thank you. I love the free education on this forum. :)

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    Issued CWC auto diver from 1984.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post
    It's a titanium, Cold War era, West German, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche designed 'milsub'. The Ocean Bund
    Fantastic watches - designed and built when IWC was still in its innovative, engineering heyday

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    Today’s offering - a Vietnam era US Benrus.
    The added attraction to me is that it’s the same vintage as myself - Feb 1967 !!





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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post
    Owned a few IWC over the years, and wearing my Big Pilot now.
    Never seen one of these before - stunning

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    Probus Scafusia

    Quote Originally Posted by Argon View Post
    Fantastic watches - designed and built when IWC was still in its innovative, engineering heyday
    Agree.









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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post
    That's fabulous, congratulations.

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    This one again.

    This thread made me realise ,most of my watches if not military are military inspired it just happened.



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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyCasper View Post
    I find it quite hard to take a decent photo with a phone, but Hanhart zweidrucker today




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    Stunning watch.

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    This was my daily wearer for over 20 years, before I gave it an honorable discharge from active duty. Might as well wear it for staying in all day.


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    This 1977 w10 now.




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    I have had a couple Hamilton Khaki Mechanicals and I really liked them but even at 38mm they just wore much larger because of the large dial face and lug to lug of just over 47mm. I purchased a Benrus 50th anniversary D-day issue on Ebay and received it yesterday. I am sending it back because it had a problem, but when I put it on I couldn't help but think that this is the watch that Hamilton should of made. What I mean is the size was so perfect. It was 34mm with a lug to lug length of 41mm and 18mm lug opening, which would really make it much like the original military issue Hamilton made during Vietnam. Just thought I would mention this since we are talking about military watches.

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    This lovely piece today....




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    Not an issued watch but these were issued by the French Navy a few years ago


    I only wear it when I do DIY hence on my wrist today!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    You can never go wrong with Hamilton Khaki mechanical, especially that crown, don't believe there is a more satisfying crown to wind. I only wish they would have made the case size more like original at about 35mm with about a 43mm lug to lug, but that is just me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kneadking View Post
    You can never go wrong with Hamilton Khaki mechanical, especially that crown, don't believe there is a more satisfying crown to wind. I only wish they would have made the case size more like original at about 35mm with about a 43mm lug to lug, but that is just me.
    I wish they'd up the water resistance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wibbs View Post
    I understand that alright S, though I look at them as swords into ploughshares. I'd be uncomfortable wearing an issued mil watch from another country's forces as I've never been in the military(Dad's army would think twice about me :)) but the WW2 German stuff I've no problem wearing. If the original wearer wasn't a nazi, and many weren't, then fine, if he was then if he could see me wearing such a watch he'd be spinning in his grave at 25000 rpm.

    I'm wearing the one on the left quite a lot these days.



    And this one today.



    Nice and small and unobtrusive. You forget you're wearing it.
    I'm wearing one of my Helvetia (surprising I know) versions today.



    Here it is with my earlier model.



    And for all you could possibly want to know, and more, about Helvetia DH watches:

    https://www.helvetiahistory.co.uk/ge...ary-dh-watches

    Thanks. Carl.

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    Mine is 37mm and my wrist is 17cm so to be honest I wouldn't want it any smaller, it's a perfect size for me. The crown is a lovely thing to wind.

    Quote Originally Posted by kneadking View Post
    You can never go wrong with Hamilton Khaki mechanical, especially that crown, don't believe there is a more satisfying crown to wind. I only wish they would have made the case size more like original at about 35mm with about a 43mm lug to lug, but that is just me.
    Me too. Even 100m would be ideal.

    Quote Originally Posted by weaselid View Post
    I wish they'd up the water resistance.

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    Military inspired - IWC Mark XV

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    Quote Originally Posted by philjopa View Post
    Military inspired - IWC Mark XV

    Lovely! Not surprised that I’ve had no responses to my WTB for one of those or an XII. Anything else in the range since the XV just doesn’t appeal.

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    The PRS5 Broadarrow on a CWC Falklands strap


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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    The PRS5 Broadarrow on a CWC Falklands strap

    You have given me an idea!
    I have one of these watch straps / cot ties in the strap box which is dated 82.
    I also have an 82 dated CWC Chronograph
    I think it’s a good pairing!
    Did not think of it before.
    Thanks!

    Alas the black hardware and silver case sent my ocd in to over drive.
    It does look good on the SBS though.
    :-)
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    Cheap as chips.


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    You can never have enough CWC divers in the thread!

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    Love this one.

    I put it on a cracking Rioss Anzona clip on strap I have 3.



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    A few years ago most of my collection were mil watches, now I'm down to just one. Thankfully it's my favourite ever daily wearer so I'm pretty cool with that.


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    And another.


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    Quote Originally Posted by quietly View Post

    I could develop serious collection envy with you!
    :-)
    Yet another stunner
    I kick myself when I see these as I had a chance to buy one years ago and said no (no the first time nor will it be the last

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    This today.


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    Quote Originally Posted by brummie64 View Post
    This today.


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    Nice choice I must say. Is this the 36mm or the 40mm version.

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    Does a watch designed for NATO count?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post

    Does a watch designed for NATO count?
    Luftwaffe before NATO I believe.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by kneadking View Post
    Nice choice I must say. Is this the 36mm or the 40mm version.
    This is the 36mm version, lovely fit on my wrist.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    Luftwaffe before NATO I believe.......

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    Highly likely.

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    Oh dear 3 within an hour,trying a new strap on the Smiths and Precista then I spot my IWC all alone in the box.

    I’ve settled on the IWC for the moment as you might imagine








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    Some 1980 joy today.



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