New Member From New Orleans

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Hi All,

I started being a WIS when my grandfather willed me his pocket watch in the 80's:



I then started semi-collecting them on a "cool factor". Not really caring if it had collector value.



Unfortunately, I killed them as soon as I got them because my jobs have always been field service, and I sort of bang them around a bit.

Even though I'd love a Submariner or a Seamaster, I'd rather first, find a WWII era watch to fit a band that my grandfather willed me as well.







He said got the markers from a downed aircraft and someone else made the band. I don't know what was on there initially, but I'm hoping someone here can help with that. The band width is around 25mm at the attachment points. I asked someone (Japanese) once if they could read it but he said it was in Chinese.

If anyone could translate it I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Tim