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Thanks my friend

Jan 06, 2022,19:48 PM
 

I saw your limited version at IG. This is a really cool watch that breath quality when you handle it.

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Finally I got it

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : December 28th, 2021-19:39
Bulova MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 It comes in a brown little nice box. Nicely presented. This watch is the watch that never came out but stopped like a prototype in 1957, 3 were sent to the military for testing but 2 of these did not pass the tests. So there was ne...  

Bravo Jocke! Great find! A new old stock vibe - 👍👍👍

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : December 28th, 2021-21:37

Yes both unique and retro too.

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : December 28th, 2021-23:19

Really digging the retro vibe here! 🔥🔥🔥

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : December 28th, 2021-23:41

I love it. The cool hand luke bad ass watch. Ready to rumble.

 
 By: Bill : December 28th, 2021-21:45

Yes really bad. 😂😂

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : December 28th, 2021-23:19

One of the very good surprises of this year, in my opinion. Bravo, Jocke, and congrats on the nice photos, too. This watch is not easy to take in picture!

 
 By: amanico : December 28th, 2021-22:12

Yes it's a pain to shoot, domed and non antireflecting does not help. 😂

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : December 28th, 2021-23:21

Domed and a bit flat on the top of the dome. Mastering the beast won't be that easy. It reminds me the Fiddy PAM 127, a bit.

 
 By: amanico : December 29th, 2021-07:03

I love this

 
 By: Poky : December 28th, 2021-22:24
Thank you for introducing it.

#metoo 😂

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : December 28th, 2021-23:22

Really cool.

 
 By: grigo : December 28th, 2021-23:11
Wish I could have found one.

This one is a production model so it should not be a problem to find I guess.

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : December 28th, 2021-23:22

Great choice …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : December 28th, 2021-23:51
Definitely one to enjoy.

Fantastic shots!

 
 By: Arronax : December 29th, 2021-01:18
You and Bill are killing me The only thing I struggle with is the strap, love everything else!

This is awesome

 
 By: ripper444 : December 29th, 2021-02:10
Didn’t even know this watch existed!

Yes, they were tested along with the Rolex 6538, the Enicar, and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. And the winner was the Fifty Fathoms Milspec!

 
 By: amanico : December 29th, 2021-07:12

Copy of the 1958 Navy EDU Evaluation report (summary) courtesy of 'A Time For A Change - Discovering Vintage Enicar' - a Fascinating book on a fascinating Manufacturer.

 
 By: templetowers : January 8th, 2022-12:39
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Here is the full report.

 
 By: amanico : January 8th, 2022-17:47
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Brilliant ! :) I have some more reading :) Thank you Nico.

 
 By: templetowers : January 8th, 2022-18:00

It is a topic I like a lot. :)))

 
 By: amanico : January 8th, 2022-18:06

It looks great

 
 By: Jari from Finland : December 29th, 2021-12:17
I really like it’s vintage style and domed crystal. Nothing wrong with the strap either 👍

That's actually really handsome!

 
 By: patrick_y : December 29th, 2021-22:20
That's a really well done watch!

Really a pleasure watch.

 
 By: amanico : December 29th, 2021-23:02

Awesome shots as usual dear Jocke! This is a very enjoyable diving watch and a lot of a timepiece for its price. So cool and charming. Your pictures make it more desirable yet.

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 6th, 2022-19:42
I got mine a couple of months ago and I´m very satisfied with it, even with its poor lume and slim straps it sparks joy on me. Mine says hello in a very humble shot. Enjoy your so much and thank you for this photographic feast for our eyes! Best, Abel ...  

Thanks my friend

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : January 6th, 2022-19:48
I saw your limited version at IG. This is a really cool watch that breath quality when you handle it.

My big pleasure always dear Jocke! Thank you for your kind comments and agree with your thought about this watch. Keep enjoying it so much! Best, Abel

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 6th, 2022-20:24

Not a bad shot at all, amigo mio. Dexter was fast on that one!

 
 By: amanico : January 6th, 2022-21:58

Ha ha ha!! Thank you so much for your kind compliments dear Nicolas!

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 6th, 2022-23:19
Dexter was fast and lucky to find it! Lol! Abrazos amigo mio!!

I wonder if they are still available.

 
 By: amanico : January 7th, 2022-07:57

I was lucky to find a completely brand new set at almost original retail price in a well known internet site. I guess it is possible to find it.

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 8th, 2022-16:04
Sending a PM

Yes, but in the US... I will check your PM. Gracias, amigo Dexter.

 
 By: amanico : January 8th, 2022-17:59

Ahh yes. They are in the USA. True!

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 8th, 2022-19:19

Which is not easy for me. BUT I found a solution. ;)

 
 By: amanico : January 8th, 2022-23:36

I understand my friend. I´m glad to know you can find a solution! Cheers! Abel

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 9th, 2022-14:47

Gracias!

 
 By: amanico : January 9th, 2022-17:16

Con placer mi amigo!

 
 By: Subexplorer : January 9th, 2022-17:57

Awesome looking

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : January 7th, 2022-15:31
And nice write up..! And difference on the movement and why you chooses this one? Best Hans

Thanks for the kind words

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : January 7th, 2022-16:41
Yes they have different movements. I went on the cheap series made because I do not think it is a real collector's watch. It becomes more affordable as unlimited IMHO.

Thx Jocke, I might have a look more on the watch - looks great maybe as a beater :-)

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : January 7th, 2022-17:30

YES!

 
 By: amanico : January 8th, 2022-23:36

You captured the watch so well.

 
 By: Geo : January 9th, 2022-19:29

Love this piece

 
 By: Cookies : July 21st, 2022-09:22
Still thinking if i should get one…resistance is futile.