Miles_151
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SAS GMT. So hard to find watches like these today.
Jan 14, 2023,14:42 PM
This lovely 100% original full set 1675 was purchased from the original owners widow a long time ago. It was so exciting to find out that her Husband had been a soldier in the British forces. With his name engraved on the case back it soon became apparent that he was in the Special forces and none other that the British SAS. The watch as you can see from its beautifully faded original bezel and patina on the dial spent most of its time in hot climates and occasionally returned to its home not far from Hereford. The home of the British SAS. The papers also very unusually stamped in an airbase abroad mentioned the 22 regiment. Bought by the owner in the late 60’s not an issued watch but it has definitely seen many things and been on many adventures. If only our watches could talk. Probably a good job they can’t with watches like this. see his name engraved on the case back.
M.
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SAS GMT. So hard to find watches like these today.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-14:42
This lovely 100% original full set 1675 was purchased from the original owners widow a long time ago. It was so exciting to find out that her Husband had been a soldier in the British forces. With his name engraved on the case back it soon became apparent...
Forgot to mention.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-14:50
Obviously looking for more provenience as we collectors do and with the secrecy that surrounds the Regiment I actually managed to get through to an office by phone in Hereford to try and verify that this man had been in the SAS I spoke to a lady and expla...
Very cool.
By: NautNut : January 14th, 2023-14:53
Congrats on this acquisition. Enjoy in the best of health.
Superb 1675!!!
By: Mike H : January 14th, 2023-17:17
What’s not to love here ? Long E dial, superb condition, beautiful fuchsia insert, and a great history. Enjoy it a lot and wear it in the best of health !
Thank you Mike.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-17:32
I have another story for another time about a 5513. In fact have lots of stories from the last 35 years. M.
What a beauty
By: Aquaracer1 : January 14th, 2023-17:52
And a lovely story to go along with it! Enjoy!
Thank you.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-17:54
So much more interesting and fun owning a second hand watch which has stories and history than a new one. M.
Ahhh what a shame. Yes sometimes you do have to be quick
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-18:34
And decisive. Also you have to take a risk every now and then. Having said that it was easier years ago not so safe now with all the fakes etc. out of interest was the EC 5070 a standard Dial on the G?? I’ve never understood why EC would sell any watches....
Yes, that was the reason for my hesitation;)
By: ZSHSZ : January 15th, 2023-10:57
Also the dealer couldn’t confirm its authenticity, however when I inquired here on the forum, a lurking member who is a close friend to EC and knows his collection, showed quite serious proof of authenticity, but by that time the watch was sold... As for ...
Yep!
By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-11:50
Too bad.
By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-13:03
Superb specimen!
By: Watcholic_id : January 15th, 2023-09:37
fantastic watch with an awesome story behind it! thanks for sharing the story, love it! cheers
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By: PalmSprings : January 16th, 2023-08:53
What a beauty.
🙏🏼🙏🏼
By: Miles_151 : January 16th, 2023-10:32
Thank you. M.
