Uncategorized

Entries with no category

  1. MWC 100 - 1970s British Naval Diver

    by , Feb 4, 2018 at 01:01 AM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)


    In the years after the conclusion of World War II the Royal Navy went through a series of changes and the number of active vessels was reduced.
    in spite of the fresh memory of global conflict, regular conflicts between opposing ideologies were always proving world peace was difficult, if not impossible to achieve. The commitment of the United Kingdom to both NATO and United Nations roles meant ...
    Categories
    Uncategorized
  2. MWC 99 - 1940s American Soldier

    by , Jan 27, 2018 at 08:21 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)


    One of the Key Objectives of Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa in November 1942, was to split Axis forces and weaken their position on the Eastern front where they had invaded Russia
    The areas targeted for invasion were held by Vichy French troops who were in effect collaborating with the Germans, The Vichy French were well equped both as an Army, with large numbers of ...
    Categories
    Uncategorized
  3. MWC 98 - 1940s German Pilot

    by , Jan 16, 2018 at 09:07 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    In 1926 two well established watch manufacturers in the German town of Glashutte joined forces with the aim of producing their own mechanical movements to compete with the neighbouring Swiss.
    Two years after the start of World War II, work on the Tutima Flieger Chronograph was complete. Developed for the rigours of the new faster, higher flying, combat aircraft it was used by German pilots through ...
    Categories
    Uncategorized
  4. MWC 97 - 1940s American Seaman

    by , Jan 9, 2018 at 10:31 AM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)


    America's determination to win the War in the Pacific can be easily seen in the sheer size of it's Navy.
    At the close of the war, the US fleet consisted of over 51,000 vessels, the majority of which were specified as landing craft, a testament to the necessity of landing huge numbers of troops on the numerous Pacific islands. Providing air and artillery support to these troops were up to 28 ...
  5. MWC 96 - 1960s Pakistani Airman

    by , Dec 23, 2017 at 11:09 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)


    The Royal Pakistan Air Force began as the country became independent in August of 1947, a modest force of 2400 personnel and a handful of mixed aircraft were stationed at seven air-basses across the country. Later, in 1950, Pakistan acquired 36 modified SuperMarine Attacker Aircraft from Britain, these were not well suited to the role they were purchased for as they had been designed for use from ...
Page 1 of 23 12311 ... LastLast
About Us
We are an independent and wide-ranging forum for watch enthusiasts. From mainspring to microchip, from Europe to Asia, from micro-brand to boutique - we cover it all. Novice or expert, we want you to feel at home. Whether it's asking a simple question or contributing to the fund of horological knowledge, it's all the same hobby. Or, if you like, you can just show us a picture of your new watch. We'll provide the welcoming and courteous environment, the rest is up to you!
Join us