Enigma1938
Well-Known Member
Wearing this milestone in technology right now because I gave it a new battery today.
Would be great to wear with some nylon flight jackets, in the best case some nasa jackets 
-
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Watches to wear with your flight jackets...
- Thread starter ties70
- Start date
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
Wearing this milestone in technology right now because I gave it a new battery today. View attachment 70028Would be great to wear with some nylon flight jackets, in the best case some nasa jackets
I just read an article about this watch that I knew only by name. It is impressive !
... and I am still jealous of your Seiko Pogue ...
Pilot
Well-Known Member
Yes! hands are 1000% legit for this model… so is the rest.
Micawber
Well-Known Member
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Steve
Any idea which branch of the British military these were issued to ?
Or their current value ?
Micawber
Well-Known Member
To the best of my knowledge the W10 on the back complies with this list:
W10: Army
0552: Royal Navy
0555: Royal Marines
6B or 6BB: RAF
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
pierregloom
Well-Known Member
My every day watch since 2 years : a Laco Aachen 42, here with a Stowa strap, I've also got the original strap, and a "pilot strap" but they are a bit bigger and not as easy to wear every day. I love this design.
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
It's very informative and a pleasure to watch.
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
For the moment it is still out of budget for me... But here is the chronograph I would love to own before the price goes up too much (it is a limited edition).
I can't afford an original Hanhart or Tutima chronograph, and I simply won't dare to wear it... so I think the best alternative is this modern Tutima (limited edition 1941).
The dimensions are the same as the original chronographs unlike the modern Hanhart.
On the left the modern version, and on the right the original.
I can't afford an original Hanhart or Tutima chronograph, and I simply won't dare to wear it... so I think the best alternative is this modern Tutima (limited edition 1941).
The dimensions are the same as the original chronographs unlike the modern Hanhart.
On the left the modern version, and on the right the original.
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
Great!
A nice watch.... and 42mm is easier to wear than 55mm on the original watch.
Pilot
Well-Known Member
All WWII Hanhart Tutima’s/ Glashütte Chronos have a diam of 41mm ( even 39mm)Great!
A nice watch.... and 42mm is easier to wear than 55mm on the original watch.
The Beobachter Uhr … “ B-Uhr” has 53/55mm depending on the maker… IWC/Laco/Stowa/ Zenith…
Stay safe and healthy!
I recently got the 39mm version, as even 42mm is too big for my tiny wrist
I might buy a "pilot strap" from Laco further down the track, the new flat thin rivet strap just not my thing.
Would love to get one of the "Original" one day, but hard to justify spending $1k on a watch...........
I only have their Russian "cousin", I posted the photos of them a few pages back I think.
Anyway, is the price still going go? Many years ago Hanhart and Tutima raised the price of these watches by $1k overnight "just because", if I weren't going to buy one ar $2k, I definitely not buying one at $3k
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
I always wanted to have a type A-11 watch but they are becoming difficult to find in good condition and completely original.
So I contacted Brice (@Pilot ), who knows a lot about it, and he sold me one of his.
It is a wonderful Bulova in excellent condition. It is one of the rare ones with a sterling silver case, unlike the other models in chromed brass.
Brice had the watch fully serviced before sending it by his watchmaker. The watch works perfectly and keeps the time very well.
The overhaul took a little longer than expected (which didn't bother me). When I opened the package I received this morning, I found, in addition to the watch, a bottle of white wine from Alsace !
I've said it before but Brice is a real gent. Doing business with him is a real pleasure.
Thanks again Brice ! I will drink this bottle to your health !
So I contacted Brice (@Pilot ), who knows a lot about it, and he sold me one of his.
It is a wonderful Bulova in excellent condition. It is one of the rare ones with a sterling silver case, unlike the other models in chromed brass.
Brice had the watch fully serviced before sending it by his watchmaker. The watch works perfectly and keeps the time very well.
The overhaul took a little longer than expected (which didn't bother me). When I opened the package I received this morning, I found, in addition to the watch, a bottle of white wine from Alsace !
I've said it before but Brice is a real gent. Doing business with him is a real pleasure.
Thanks again Brice ! I will drink this bottle to your health !
Last edited:
Bremspropeller
Well-Known Member
For the moment it is still out of budget for me... But here is the chronograph I would love to own before the price goes up too much (it is a limited edition).
I can't afford an original Hanhart or Tutima chronograph, and I simply won't dare to wear it... so I think the best alternative is this modern Tutima (limited edition 1941).
The dimensions are the same as the original chronographs unlike the modern Hanhart.
On the left the modern version, and on the right the original.
I have both the 1941 and the F2 (automatic with three sub-dials). Very nice watches - even though they don't come with the original asymmetric pushers. Those are a feature of the current hanharts.
The current hanharts do look bad, though. It's a shame Tutima discontinued the Fliegerchronographs - their Grand Fliegers of today don't look a bit like the originals.
I retired both of them for everyday carry, though. I had trashed the 1941's crown-spring and the F2's crown-thread had worn off due to usage. The latter wasn't a big deal, but the 1941's repair cost a bit of money.
I'm wearing a Seiko SRPG 39K1 as a daily rocker now, keeping the Tutimas for more special occasions.
