Anyone interested in/wearing original military watches?

[photo2u]

I have seen many of WW II original in the flesh. I think that companies like Hanhart make a truly beautiful sub replica. I was tempted to pull the trigger on getting it but used the money to visit Germany instead. No regrets, especially when is proper to wear one watch at a time.

 

[Lungomare]

I am particularly partial to the Dornbluth, s superb example of German engineering.

Yes indeed, it is ...

 

[EmergencyIan]

I posted these in the General Attire section, earlier today, but here are my Military watches. They're all WWII U.S. and in fine working order. I wear all of them.

Left to right: Elgin 554 Ord Dept sub-second, Hamilton USN Aviator 987s, Hamilton USMC 2987, Elgin A-11 1941 white dial, Bulova 1943 A-11 sterling silver case, Elgin USMC sweep second watch, Elgin 1945 A-11 NOS and a Waltham Ord. sub-second.


- Ian

 

[kowalski]

DC-4 GLYCINE, I have a weakness for Glycine

 

[breezer]

Olive knits on my Aero A2, olive NATO strap on my Tudor Sub and to round it off - olive suede Nike Blazers.

 

[kowalski]

Glycine DC4 on mesh Staib

 

[Pandemic]

What a wonderful thread!

I spent some time in the ADF, so a part of me wants a wristwatch with a broad arrow. Smiths W10s are attractive, but I tell myself I don’t want to turn into a watch collector.

It’s not a true service watch, but the IWC mkXV my wife gave me for our 10th anniversary (ok, ok, maybe after a few hints!) fits the bill for me: