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Watches to wear with your flight jackets...
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Saint-ex
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Guys, I'm on cloud nine. I just achieved a dream by buying my holy grail watch!
For the anecdote, I had tried 3 out of the 4 Type 20 models, the French Air Force-issued watches from the 50s/60s, at a vintage watch dealer in 2022. Dreaming of a Dodane, it was a revelation. The most beautiful one is the Vixa!
At that time, it wasn’t possible, so I let it go, keeping an eye on the listing until it showed as sold.
But it remained a saved search on Chrono24, and I regularly scanned the listings. However, it’s not common.
And last Saturday, we happened to pass by this shop again, and I told my wife and brother-in-law that if they had a Vixa in the window, I would have to buy it.
As you might guess, they had one.
So, it’s a chronograph with a flyback function, made in 1954 according to Air Force specifications by the Hanhart workshops in occupied Germany. Hence its resemblance to its German cousin.
With each visit to the military watchmaker's workshop, an FG (for « fin de garantie » - end of warranty) with date engraving was stamped on the case back. So, I know it was in service from 1954 until the early 1980s.
For the anecdote, I had tried 3 out of the 4 Type 20 models, the French Air Force-issued watches from the 50s/60s, at a vintage watch dealer in 2022. Dreaming of a Dodane, it was a revelation. The most beautiful one is the Vixa!
At that time, it wasn’t possible, so I let it go, keeping an eye on the listing until it showed as sold.
But it remained a saved search on Chrono24, and I regularly scanned the listings. However, it’s not common.
And last Saturday, we happened to pass by this shop again, and I told my wife and brother-in-law that if they had a Vixa in the window, I would have to buy it.
As you might guess, they had one.
So, it’s a chronograph with a flyback function, made in 1954 according to Air Force specifications by the Hanhart workshops in occupied Germany. Hence its resemblance to its German cousin.
With each visit to the military watchmaker's workshop, an FG (for « fin de garantie » - end of warranty) with date engraving was stamped on the case back. So, I know it was in service from 1954 until the early 1980s.
stephen210
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is the band a replica? if so may I ask were did you find it?
Thanks
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Congrats !
I know how great it is to finally acquire a watch that you’ve been dreaming about owning one day.
tempusfugit
Member
70’s vintage Seiko Grand Quartz today.
B-Man2
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Brice
IDF??
Is that Israeli Defense Force Issue ?
Not familiar with that maker just wondering
Pilot
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B-Man2
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Thank you Brice !
entertainment
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I'm jealous!
entertainment
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These used to be about USD 200. Still not too expensive. And an actual diver's watch.
WilsonDukeofLizards
Active Member
Tudor Ranger on an Erika's Originals strap
Pilot
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Great watch…nice set!
… but Erika does not have a single cm of original Nageur De Combat strap.. all repro material, sorry.
Original material looks like that.The clamps are not marked but the red piped strap itself allways.
coolhandluke
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The think that the OP was only referencing the name of the company...Erika's Originals. I don't think that he's claiming that it's "original" parachute webbing. IIRC, I currently own 14 straps from Erika. I've yet to find a more comfortable strap. Nick Mankey's Hook Straps are a close second.
BTW, how did you end up with that hoarde of Marine Nationale straps Bryce?
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Pilot
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Thankyou for your clarification:
Nice watches you have.Congrats!
As for my originals, I sell them to vintage watch collectors.
