Horological Meandering

Advance warning that tomorrow will be Military Monday. Join in by showing any timepiece used by the military. Please post below and the thread starts now ! ...  

Is that an indication that it should be British MIL watches? Or that this is a competition and there is a prize?! Best Blomman

Since it was Delboy's favourite catch phrase D

Was it supplied by Boycie ?

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Lt Sterling used the phrase long before that! Best Blomman

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Do you think we should make this a competition and if so who should we have to judge it ?

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soldiers used to trade watches when on R&R in Bangkok.

. . . but not simultaneously. First, an Ω ref 2179, ca '45 . . . . . . that was issued to the US military. This particular example was probably distributed thru civilian (meaning: war surplus) means, and unlikely to have seen combat. Gone to a friend's co...  

Omega ref UK2292 is a great military watch and I love the patina.

. . . which had solid stainless steel cases as opposed to the UK2292's alloy/stainless hybrid. I believe the more desirable C K2292s were exclusively RAF issue; not sure about the U K2292s. Art

Tg195, Lemania monopusher and -53 Fat Arrow ...  

Great to see three superb pieces. How long have you had your Lemania ?

I got the Lemania about a year ago.

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Tomorrow is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He was a pacifist.

Most of the time

Were tested by and named after the U.S. Navy Seals - Navy Seal Alarm - Best Blomman ...  

I haven’t seen this watch for sometime but it’s a great piece. The first time I noticed one was on a divers wrist in the Maldives. Very cool 😎

one more jewel from the blomman collection best regards

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Excellent photos thank you for sharing with us.

... which now reside in my collection. Cheers! Abel Tudor Sub Ci markings former Argentine Navy Tactical Divers Air King former AEU Military Forces Lemania chrono former South African Air Force FAP ref 2998-6 circa 1962 Heuer Autavia former Argentine Air ...  

We have been waiting for this. What an incredible lineup !

... it took me some time to search my HD!! Guess I need to organize my pictures better! Lol! I couldn’t find my shots of snother Argentine Air Force Autavia! My pleasure to participate in your roll call my friend!! Abel

... got it some years ago after many years of hunting. Ci meaning is not known still today though there are several theories. It was issued in the early 80’s to our Navy tactical divers (UDT teams). Seconds hand is not correct but I didn’t want to change ... 

... who wore it, who serviced it and why it was necessary to replace that hand, etc.. Abrazos mi amigo! Abel

The watches went through many changes during military service and this is an important part of its history. Great watch Abel.

... I guess many friends here can beat me with their collectons. Not to mention some Vladesque friend with his battery of Fifty Fathoms and Tornek Rayville! Look forward to view many interesting watches in this thread! Abrazos!! Abel

Just compete with honour

may i say that i like the 2998 a bit more best regards

Fantasting array of MIL watches, my friend! Best Blomman

impressive indeed. would love to see them in metal one day. Best, stefan

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Love the photo.

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Can you tell us anything else about them ?

The IWC is a Kriegs Marine watch, purchased by the German Navy in 1943. The caseback has a rather offensive etching on it that has gotten me in trouble posting it in the past. You can probably guess what it is.

I wish I knew the stories. Based on the damage to the KM in particular I would say it saw action somewhere.

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If not the best. Ain’t called the Explorer for nothing.

It would be worrying if you could hear more than one thing ticking !

IWC Porsche Design Ocean Bund Ref. 3319 Issued to German Navy combat swimmer units ( Kampfschwimmer, KSM ) into the mid-late 1990s/early 2000s. ...  

It’s an interesting watch for its design and history.

. . . on board of a DH Chipmunk (RAF trainer 1950's to 1970's). Shown here before. Clive ...  

. . but I was issued a similar one when I served as a RAF pilot 1961 to 1971 and flew Chipmunks plus some much heavier aeroplanes. Clive

Do you still fly regularly for pleasure ?

and one of my favourite Omegas. Do you know any more about its history ?

Perfect setting for this watch! Best Blomman

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Incredible !

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I was hoping that we would see some great Speedmasters 👍

Bremont worked with Martin-Baker who manufacture ejection seats for the military, to make a watch that could withstand the ejection seat test program. It’s a great tool watch. ...  

Sorry, I messed up my post by pressing submit before I attached the photograph of my 1948 JLC and 1952 IWC. I hope it is attached now. Regards, Bob S ...  

Two great watches. I like the IWC and I was hoping that you could tell us some more about about them.

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Can you tell us more about the watches ?

www.watchprosite.com

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and the rest of the watch !

previous owner was a Sea Harrier Pilot. Only a small amount of lume so the cockpit environment wasn’t compromised at night. ...  

Dial and case are specific to the RAF and Fleet Air Arm role.

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I always love to see a great pair

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You are good at Battle Ships... returning fire ! ...  

Service history is known for the Royal Navy deck watches (top and left), courtesy of the Royal Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The lone Kriegsmarine navigation watch (bottom, also an Observatory prize winner) remains a mystery as the Hamburg depot was bombe...  

I like the photo 👍

that actually served on a submarine! This VC was with the British Fleet at Singapore and saw duty on HMS Truncheon. I love this watch in particular because the Chronometre Royal models were mostly found in gold cases and gentlemen's pockets, but a few wer...  

and I like the sub photo !

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So rare and beautiful!

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I wish it could talk !

So many!