Alprosa Rectangular (Enicar) Movement ID

Hello, I was looking through cheap watch listings looking to salvage a good vintage 16mm strap, and I ended up buying this Alprosa for ¥5000 (≈$32). I did some research on the watch afterwards, and it turned out to be a lot nicer than I expected! I have read that Alprosa is a sub-brand of Enicar, and is typically Swiss parts cased and/or assembled in Germany. I initially assumed it was a 1950s women’s watch, but I now believe it is a much earlier men’s/unisex model- I’ll lay out what I know…

Alprosa Rectangular (Enicar) Movement ID

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Ulysse Nardin – Help with information/authenticity

Hello guys, I joined this forum because I need some help identifying this Ulysse Nardin model. My grandfather bought it from an online seller and would like more information about it and what you guys think.

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While searching online, I found one with a somewhat similar designs, tut I’m still not sure if I’m convinced. I hope you can help…

Ulysse Nardin – Help with information/authenticity

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WW2 issued Hamilton 992b

Hey guys! Thought I’d share this watch I picked up recently.

This is a Hamilton World War 2 military pocket watch, issued to U.S. servicemen during the war. Housed in a rugged, no-frills case built for field use, it was designed for durability, legibility, and precision under pressure. These watches were often carried by officers, signalmen, and engineers — roles where accurate timekeeping could mean the difference between mission success and failure.

The dial is simple and utilitarian…

WW2 issued Hamilton 992b

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