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Subfiend · 8 April 2007, 08:50 AM

WWII-era CYMA pilot's watch.

Alcan · 8 April 2007, 10:26 AM

I have a couple right now, my Rolex British military backup pocket watch, circa 1940, and my Soviet dive watch from the mid-60's.

Chris in Melbourne · 8 April 2007, 10:47 AM

redsrover · 8 April 2007, 11:16 AM

I love 'em!

leopardprey · 8 April 2007, 01:18 PM

I consider all Rolex Sport models and SS Datejust to be Military Watches. Seen many many service members wearing them over the years and putting them through their paces.

Most Popular with the US Military:

SS Sub Date
GMT II
Exp II
Exp 1
SS Datejust

Subfiend, That is a great looking CYMA!

Alex Stylianou · 8 April 2007, 07:28 PM

Count Me

Solo118 · 9 April 2007, 06:28 AM

This Seiko is pretty cool

Martinis at 8 · 9 April 2007, 07:02 AM

There was (maybe still is) a US Army issue wristwatch. It required daily winding. I was not impressed with it, as it seemed like a cheapie. I'm not sure who made if for the Army. This would have been circa 1976-1985.

I do consider my Submariner Date to be an ideal military-type watch.

M8

Prince · 9 April 2007, 08:35 AM

This is what I was issued during my service in the Air Force 821st Combat Security Police Squadron, just before deployment to Vietnam in 1969. It was a Benrus, and was manual wind. It was OK, kept good time and had great lume! I have no idea what ever became of it.

Martinis at 8 · 9 April 2007, 09:39 AM

Prince,

That looks just like the Army issue one. I'm surprised the Air Force used watches at all. Didn't you guys just used to lounge around the canteen all day long?

redsrover · 9 April 2007, 10:10 AM

There have been many US Army "official suppliers" over the ages. The one's I like the most are the Hamilton field watch types. Quartz, and some manual wind with no date feature, are pretty hardy and have great lume.

Then there's the Luminox and Traser types that mimic the US Army supplier Stocker & Yale. You'll notice these are all large "survival" types with big bezels and plastic resin case coverings. Not my favorites but Military spec just the same.

astcell · 9 April 2007, 10:11 AM

Today the Air Force issues G-Shocks.

Prince · 9 April 2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinis at 8

Prince,

That looks just like the Army issue one. I'm surprised the Air Force used watches at all. Didn't you guys just used to lounge around the canteen all day long?

Yes, but we had to know when it was time to order another round!

astcell · 9 April 2007, 09:43 PM

Give me a Benrus anyday.

8 April 2007, 08:50 AM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Who likes military watches? WWII-era CYMA pilot's watch. __________________ Subfiend

8 April 2007, 10:26 AM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I have a couple right now, my Rolex British military backup pocket watch, circa 1940, and my Soviet dive watch from the mid-60's. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

8 April 2007, 10:47 AM	#3
Chris in Melbourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 213	Mil Watches? Love 'em! Here's my Heuer Bundeswehr...

8 April 2007, 11:16 AM	#4
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	I love 'em! Attached Images __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

9 April 2007, 08:35 AM	#9
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	This is what I was issued during my service in the Air Force 821st Combat Security Police Squadron, just before deployment to Vietnam in 1969. It was a Benrus, and was manual wind. It was OK, kept good time and had great lume! I have no idea what ever became of it. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

8 April 2007, 01:18 PM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I consider all Rolex Sport models and SS Datejust to be Military Watches. Seen many many service members wearing them over the years and putting them through their paces. Most Popular with the US Military: SS Sub Date GMT II Exp II Exp 1 SS Datejust Subfiend, That is a great looking CYMA!

8 April 2007, 07:28 PM	#6
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Count Me

9 April 2007, 06:28 AM	#7
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	This Seiko is pretty cool

9 April 2007, 07:02 AM	#8
Martinis at 8 Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 56	There was (maybe still is) a US Army issue wristwatch. It required daily winding. I was not impressed with it, as it seemed like a cheapie. I'm not sure who made if for the Army. This would have been circa 1976-1985. I do consider my Submariner Date to be an ideal military-type watch. M8

9 April 2007, 09:39 AM	#10
Martinis at 8 Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 56	Prince, That looks just like the Army issue one. I'm surprised the Air Force used watches at all. Didn't you guys just used to lounge around the canteen all day long?

9 April 2007, 10:10 AM	#11
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	There have been many US Army "official suppliers" over the ages. The one's I like the most are the Hamilton field watch types. Quartz, and some manual wind with no date feature, are pretty hardy and have great lume. Then there's the Luminox and Traser types that mimic the US Army supplier Stocker & Yale. You'll notice these are all large "survival" types with big bezels and plastic resin case coverings. Not my favorites but Military spec just the same. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

9 April 2007, 10:11 AM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Today the Air Force issues G-Shocks.

9 April 2007, 09:43 PM	#14
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Give me a Benrus anyday.

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