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Watches to wear with your flight jackets...

Pilot

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GOOOOOOODDD MOOORRRRNNNING VIETNAM
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coolhandluke

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This gorgeous watch arrived in the mail today from a member of Watchuseek...

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It's Hamilton's modern interpretation of their 70's era RAF pilot chronographs. I removed the OEM bracelet and installed it on a Haveston single pass canvas strap (M-1918 color). Specs are in the link below for any interested WIS's.

 

Pilot

Well-Known Member
Not really a watch… but worn by 99.9% of the Luftwaffe aces..
AK39 Armkompass…
Display showing our Japan ( sale ) version incl. Fliegerhandschuhe gefüttert and scarf ( rabbit fur lined gloves and polka dot Luftwaffe scarf) for the Hartmann cycliste … merry X-Mas to all.
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coolhandluke

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DWC F-01 pilot watch (IWC MK XVIlI homage). My wife purchased this watch kit for me for Christmas. It came partially assembled (sapphire crystal was already pressed into case and crown/stem was already fitted). Assembly took less than an hour. Hand installation was the only remotely challenging part of the process.

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bn1966

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Currently into G Shocks when working or out with the hound, better weather & leisure should see the trusty Omega Seamaster jump in on the action.
 

Kermit3D

Well-Known Member
This gorgeous watch arrived in the mail today from a member of Watchuseek...

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It's Hamilton's modern interpretation of their 70's era RAF pilot chronographs. I removed the OEM bracelet and installed it on a Haveston single pass canvas strap (M-1918 color). Specs are in the link below for any interested WIS's.


Awesome ! I love this Hamilton chronograph.
 

Kermit3D

Well-Known Member
Not really a watch… but worn by 99.9% of the Luftwaffe aces..
AK39 Armkompass…
Display showing our Japan ( sale ) version incl. Fliegerhandschuhe gefüttert and scarf ( rabbit fur lined gloves and polka dot Luftwaffe scarf) for the Hartmann cycliste … merry X-Mas to all.View attachment 91249View attachment 91251

The compass is a classic, one day I will look for one (not my priority for the moment).
What's that cyclist jacket ? It looks like it fits me... :D
 

mulceber

Moderator
Finally have some watches that I can contribute to this thread. :)
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Left to Right:
  • Buzz Rickson A-11 with a NOS American Strap Co. watchband
  • Omega purchase by my Grandmother for my Grandfather, I believe when he got his first job after recovering from The Pacific.
  • Apple Watch - ok, not really brag-worthy, but it fills out the collection. :D
 

MaydayWei

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Finally have some watches that I can contribute to this thread. :)
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Left to Right:
  • Buzz Rickson A-11 with a NOS American Strap Co. watchband
  • Omega purchase by my Grandmother for my Grandfather, I believe when he got his first job after recovering from The Pacific.
  • Apple Watch - ok, not really brag-worthy, but it fills out the collection. :D
Hey Jan,

Left field suggestion, but hear me out.
Original A-11s were manual wind, never automatic.
I believe the Buzz A-11 Repro is an Automatic; correct me if I'm wrong!
As such, I'd take the A-11 to a competent watchmaker and have him unscrew the case back and remove the automatic rotor weight; thus, effectively turning the watch into a manual wind A-11; as they would have been!
 
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