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NATO recommendation: replacement for old Phoenix straps …?

Hi all,

I’ve been wearing Phoenix NATOs for over 20 years, have historically bought in batches of 10 from Silverman’s. When I tried to order more recently I was dismayed to find Phoenix has stopped trading. I bought a CWC strap for a trial but find …

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Question about the GG-W-113 – Hamilton & Benrus

Anyone know when the GG-W-113 case transitioned from spring bars to fixed bars?
I believe it was some time just after 1971 but don't know what year.
Thanks.

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Could someone please share some insight? Omega Speedmaster.

Could someone please share some insight? Omega Speedmaster.
My girlfriends father passed away and she found this in his desk. We plan on eventually taking it to an AD.
The watch seems to have fixed spring bars. I’m not sure that speedy’s had those.
…

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New CWC G-40 review and Silvermans visit

Recently I decided to stop into Silvermans while on a work trip to London. CWC has been one of my favorite watch brands over the years. I thought it would be a memorable experience to drop in and pick up their new G-40 field watch in person. I found th…

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Hruodland 42mm Flieger Big Pilot Watch

If anyone is thinking about getting this bargain watch, don't bother.

Because of the very straight lugs, it wears like a plank with the lugs jutting out like daggers. Even my 7.5 inch flat wrist does not work with it.

I took a chance because man…

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Bracelet for modern Marathon steel Navigator?

Have any of you chaps put a bracelet on your steel Navigator? I have an Arctic White version currently on a Bond one-piece, but I really want to put a fairly light bracelet on it. Any suggestions? I kind of like mesh bracelets, but a lot of the bett…

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What have I got now….?

So seriously I don’t have much of a clue about this one but it was smiling at me and the price was right (I think/hope) so after a few beers I hit the atm and brought it home.

Seller claims it was manufactured by Hamilton, I believe he’s knowledgeabl…

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What’s up with field watches and lack of water resistance?

A couple of years ago I started getting into field watches, before that I'd been mainly a dive watch guy.

My first foray into the wonderful world of field watches was a Hamilton Khaki King. I love everything about that watch except the measly 5 a…

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Final flight in the Queen. I’m retired!

What a wild ride it has been. I am done boys! 35 years of professional flying, and I have had enough. I spent 23 years flying in the Army and the Air Force and almost 18 years at Atlas AIr. I am so grateful that I was able to fly for a living, but I ha…

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Elliot Brown SAS watch

Hi Guys
thought you might be interested
my best pal, ex SAS 17yrs, showed me this, which some of the lads commissioned from Elliot Brown. The Kris knife is their symbol owning to their reforming in the Malayan campaign in 1951. The 51 second marker wa…

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