Watch Facts
Quiz: 2024.11.26 Quiz (Military)
A re-edition made based on a pilot watch supplied to the British RAF during WW2. Unlike the original 6B/159; this watch features the Caliber L.888 with is an automatic movement with 65 hours power reserve. Stainless steel case in 38.5mm. Priced at 2,000.00CHF
IWC Mark XI Military British Royal air force circe 1950s. Stainless steel case in 36mm. Fixed lugs, antimagnetic cover tap. Manual winding Caliber 89. Sweeping centre seconds, arabic numerals and circled T (tritium).
- The Patrouille de France is one of the world’s most well known and recognized precision aerobatics demonstration team.
- Started in 1953 this unit under the control of the French Air and Space Force (the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace) is the oldest of its kind and is considered to be one of the best in the world.
- They perform aerial displays consisting of precision aerobatics at Bastille Day military parade in Paris.
- Matte black ceramic case in 42mm with bi-directional rotating bezel also in black ceramic.
- Automatic Calibre BR-CAL.301 (ETA 2894).
- Power reserve is 42hrs Limited to 500pcs.
- Priced at 4,900€
- CASE: Matt ceramic, container in titanium
- Diameter 42.50 mm x 44.50 mm
- Height 11.95 mm
- Screw-down crown
- Water resistance 30 ATM / 300 meters / 984 feet
- Stainless steel, screw down case back
- MOVEMENT: Swiss mechanical automatic, self-winding, COSC certified Chronometer Power reserve 42 hours Frequency 28,800 vph (4.0 Hz)
- 25 Jewels
- CHF 4,200 / Limited to 100 pieces
- It was one of the very first watches to use a coating process for cases that was relatively new to the watchmaking industry: the stainless-steel case was blackened by oxidation, giving it a matte black finish that prevented any glare, a key criterion for military equipment. This visual effect, quite original at the time, is maintained in today’s reissue through the choice of matte black ceramic for the case
- Collection 2022
A Military (KFM) vintage-inspired piece that Hamilton had issued to the U.S. military from the 1960s through the 1980s. Bead blasted stainless steel case in 38mm. Manual winding movement ETA 2801-2, 40 hours power reserve. Priced at US$485.00
Breitlight case in 50mm. 24 hour dial. B12 automatic movement, power reserve at 72 hours. Limited to 1000 pcs. Price at HK$64700 (US$8500)
Stainless steel case in 42mm. Snowflake hands; hinged end link with rotating bezel blocking system. Automatic MT5612 movement bidirectional winding with silicon balance spring. COSC certified. Waterproof to 200 meters. Power reserve is at 70hrs Priced at CHF3,750.00
Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 flyback chronograph (2021). Stainless steel case in 38.30 mm, thickness 13.90 mm. Bidirectional graduated rotating bezel with triangular markings for flight calculations. Hand winding fly back chronograph movement Cal. Valjoux 235. Unique piece To be offered at Only Watch 2021 auctions conducted by Christie’s on Nov 6, 2021 Estimate 35,000-50,000CHF Sold for 250,000CHF
Zenith caliber 679 “Elite” automatic movement, 4Hz frequency, power reserve of 50 hours, bronze case in 45mm. Priced at 6,900CHF
In 2008, Omega made the Speedmaster Moonwatch Alaska Project : a “re-issue” Speedmaster from the past. The original Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project was from 1969/1970, later there was the Speedmaster Alaska Project II watch. The 2008 re-issue piece is a combination from both the original and the second gen. An important note is that the original Alaska Project watches were produced as five prototype watches at the request of NASA who wanted a design to incorporate heat reflective design. NASA was also had planned a mission to the dark side of the moon (but it didn’t happen) where temperatures are much colder