Horological Meandering

After some comparative studies with other watch information available on the internet, we are able to determine that the S.Smith&Son chronograph with the Imperial Japanese Navy identifier #278 is a Ed. Heuer Ref 102 A. This watch was most likely procured ...  

Thank you again for the welcome atmosphere of this great forum. It is nice to see there is enthusiasm for all types of watches.

Thank you, I don't have luxury watches, so I wonder how I fit in the WatchProSite. I'm more curious about history and watches that are identified with historical events. I'm happy to hear about peoples reactions to some of my obscure watches.

for their history and the research, story that you tell us. Thank you.

I believe your watches fit extremely well in a site like this. No need to be luxury to interest people (or at least to interest me :-D )

I have had several watches that have been put into John Goldberger's Longines book and also Zaf Basha's Military watch book. Maybe I'll find someone interested in publishing my Japanese military watches.

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Much appreciated, I look forward to further posts.

Thank you for your encouragement. I realize watches like these are not for everyone. You can't enjoy them on your wrist and you can't have other people notice them or appreciate them for their prestige or looks and design. There's nothing inheretly valuea... 

Never knew that part of the history between Imperial Japan and Great Britain. Great sleuthing on the Heuer movement! Any insights on G W Gladman, and/ or his W.E.C. colleagues from the S&M branch?

I'm afraid not. What is the connection ?

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No information. Just same period watch, movement and dial.

This maybe an interesting article that shows that the British build many ships for the Imperial Japanese Navy and asked Japan to fight the German Navy Imperial_Japanese_Navy#:~:text=Ships%20such%20as%20the%20Fus%C5%8D,also%20emerged%20around%20this%20tim...