Military watch....Any Fans out there?? Any brand could recommended??

[kevlee]

As the subject above....G shock, Luminox, Victorinox....This only I know.....Meanwhile, is there any special brand made for specific country army??

[dpkong]

Where's Enkidu when he's needed???

[TheHobbit]

As the subject above....G shock, Luminox, Victorinox....This only I know.....Meanwhile, is there any special brand made for specific country army??

What are you looking for? Issued watches? Military inspired watches?

[Godzillaz]

I guess I can count as one. Can you be more specific on what you are looking for?

The only G-Shock I know with military linkage is the Sky Cockpit. The rest of them are bought off the shelf by the military personnel or purchase department. I suspect even with the Sky Cockpit it don't see any military action.

Regard
Tyler

[bezelnut]

Actually I'm also interested into military watches, not military related marketing or inspired, but real military issued vintage.

Lets keep this good thread going, and every info and help is greatly appreciated.

Some pics borrow from the internet, showing why military vintage watches rocks. 
Bulova A15 with two inner bezel. Issued during WWII.

[Everdying]

if thats the case, got plenty out there.
from omega to rolex to seiko.

[CKL1213]

perhaps if you feel like joining the expendables get a Panerai

[bezelnut]

As the subject above....G shock, Luminox, Victorinox....This only I know.....Meanwhile, is there any special brand made for specific country army??

If you are looking for military watch for today's soldier, look at CWC (Cabot Watch Company), they are supplying watches to British army forces since the 70's.

[watzisname]

As the subject above....G shock, Luminox, Victorinox....This only I know.....Meanwhile, is there any special brand made for specific country army??

If you are looking for military watch for today's soldier, look at CWC (Cabot Watch Company), they are supplying watches to British army forces since the 70's.

Is this the CWC that made the Nautilus lookalike?

[jason_recliner]

According to those currently serving, the most popular watches in the military are G-Shocks. Several have been issued, but I don't know which ones off the top of my head.

As mentioned above, CWC have been issued to the British forces. Precista, too (the older models, not the new ones by Eddie at TZUK). A couple of Seiko chronos were issued to the RAF in the 80s.

The Sinn EZM1was issued to German special forces. Possibly some other models, too.

Some Gallet chronos have been issued to at least one air force.

Going back a bit further, IWC, JLC, Stowa, Laco, and Omega have all been issued at various times.

And then there is what many collectors would consider the grail, the Mil Sub.

So many to choose from... Depending on your budget, you could spend $100 or $100,000. Enjoy the hunt, and post pics of your acquisition!

[kevlee]

As the subject above....G shock, Luminox, Victorinox....This only I know.....Meanwhile, is there any special brand made for specific country army??

If you are looking for military watch for today's soldier, look at CWC (Cabot Watch Company), they are supplying watches to British army forces since the 70's.

Yes, this is what I meant...I forget where I read before, Luminox issue watches for Swiss and Brunei army.
Penerai initially for Italian soldier and etc.

[kevlee]

perhaps if you feel like joining the expendables get a Panerai

Wow! This one is totally out of budget at this moment. Wondering is Italian army still have this watch on their wrist??

[jason_recliner]

No, Panerai hasn't been a military watch for about 70 years.

OP, what is your budget? Are you looking for a modern military watch (i.e. quartz, probably digital) or vintage?

[Enkidu]

Actually I'm also interested into military watches, not military related marketing or inspired, but real military issued vintage.

Lets keep this good thread going, and every info and help is greatly appreciated.

Like you, I got very interested in military timepieces in particular those from the 2nd world war era a few years back. The internet was not too helpful at that time, so the only good source of information was printed books; one of which is ZM Wesolowski's "Military Timepieces 1880 - 1990".



The book was published in 1996, so you can imagine the information contained in which is at least 17 years old. Notwithstanding its age, this book is still a good starting point for one to learn more about military watches from that period. Of course, one still cannot say the book provides the"history" of these watches because this is just a secondary material and I believe we'll need to get corroboration from primary sources before we can call anything history. But anyone wanting to know more about military timepieces should get a copy of this book (if it's still in publication) .....

Some pages to give you some idea.....







Enjoy.....
   

[Enkidu]

Sorry....I think the pictures above appeared up side down....

Anyway, one of the watches featured in the book was a Siegerin made for Kriegsmarine (KM - the german navy).....



I managed to purchase a Siegerin some years back. Unfortunately the dial was refurbished and the plexi glass (probably not the original one) is cracked. All these of course adversely affect its value and collectability...

 

[GMTmaster]

kevlee, this might be a bit expensive. I quite like it though. JLC Master Compression Diving GMT Navy Seal... (  hehe not sure if I got the name right. )

Anyway. Happy hunting... which is the fun part.

[jason_recliner]

kevlee, this might be a bit expensive. I quite like it though. JLC Master Compression Diving GMT Navy Seal... (  hehe not sure if I got the name right. )

Anyway. Happy hunting... which is the fun part.

This is not a military watch.  It was 'tested' by some SEALs in a cynical marketing exercise.

[CKL1213]

do you really think Navy Seal will wear a USD 9,000 ++ watch on duty?

[kevlee]

No, Panerai hasn't been a military watch for about 70 years.

OP, what is your budget? Are you looking for a modern military watch (i.e. quartz, probably digital) or vintage?

Quartz is good enough for me, and I am still young, not yet as an vintage watch collector.  Within 2k is acceptable for my current income.  Sorry, I read from the newspaper few weeks ago mentioning Penerai was produced to Italian army, but don't really know that they have stop producing for the army usage so long ago.  Not bad strategy by Penerai since it could convert from a military producer to fashion/premium/pricey watch.......

[kevlee]

do you really think Navy Seal will wear a USD 9,000 ++ watch on duty?

  not really, but probably during their clubbing session or meeting their future father or mother in law...........

[CKL1213]

Not bad strategy by Penerai since it could convert from a military producer to fashion/premium/pricey watch

they now supply to mercenaries group lead by a previous boxer, ex-green beret and most notably the guy who saved people in a New York tunnel.

[watzisname]

If you don't mind quartz how bout these Seikos that Enkidu posted pics of:

[harkensng]

If you don't mind quartz how bout these Seikos that Enkidu posted pics of:

Both the RAF gen 1 and gen 2 watches are quite rare

[Erap]

Citizen military camo dial and strap

[CKL1213]

Citizen military camo dial and strap

will have no problem matching the camo suite