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They had some great ones.

Here from the late 60's, for the British Army.
1Y
By: tomch
6
amanico
994

Merci Instruments

I’m not sure about you guys but I’m hooked. I bought all three recent releases: I say the French has got flair. They keep it simple but so very classy. The dial difference is distinct between the Hodinkee version and the trio recently released. And look h
3Y
By: Mr.Gatsby
13
Mr.Gatsby
2325

Omega Sunday

Wearing vintage Tudor today and writing a small review of one watch that I’ve been chasing for awhile. After a short stint back in the army, I can’t help but revisit part of my military collection and finally introduce a newcomer into the fold — the Omega
3Y
By: Mr.Gatsby
11
alarm4y
1427

I think frosted gilt finishing was a decoration

popular in historical British watchmaking (and German, too). The Geneva stripes and anglage was historically found in Swiss watches while damascene was perfected by the American manufacturers. Some examples of the former I can recall at the top of my head
8Y
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby
20
Dufourism
7728

The RLT '69

Thank You Art! The RLT '69 were made by RLT Watch Co./Roy L. Taylor in Yorkshire, inspired by the classic British pilot watches, the MK11 from IWC/JLC and the Smiths W10. The first series of 100 watches were made with an hand wound ETA 2801 mechanical mov
14Y
By: Dr No
21
Hororgasm
3016

I am also a big fan of unembellished but very clean

finish. As much as I am thrilled to have a few watches with outstanding traditional decorative finish, the serenity and clear purpose offered by a more 'engineering'-oriented finish can also be sublime. Here are a few favorites: Bifora chronometer, early
16Y
By: Mostel
39
justpen
7306

RCAF Omega: How to Stumble Upon a Restoration Project by Dumb Luck and a Gamble

Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum however I have been a member of MWR (the 'Military Watch Resource') for close to seven years. Bill has asked me to re-post a contribution I made to MWR the other day and I hope you find it to be of some
17Y
By: Don Aldo
9
stephbrez
11315