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  1. This is a watch forum after all.

    So I should ocassionally talk about watches.

    My present 'grail' is the Breitling Avenger II Seawolf. After handling a couple Breitlings in Arkansas, I'm sold. I've been given official clearance from the powers that be (wife) to persue it as my next watch purchase. This is as long as I keep the impact on worked for (paycheck) money minimal. So barring being deferred for any reason, I'll be saving up plasma donations. 50$ on Tuesday, 75$ on Friday. 125$ a week. I believe it's doable. ...

    Updated Apr 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM by Spooky

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  2. Spooky's Blog

    Never had a blog before. No idea what to expect. I assume I'm going to end up boring people with nonsensical ramblings.

    Not sure how to start. Picture of the real Spooky:

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  3. Issue 30 - 1940s Chinese Pilot

    by , Mar 31, 2015 at 02:08 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) was established in 1949, they used Soviet supplied MiG-15 as a defence force, and soon after became involved with the Korean War.
    In the 60s the alliance between the USSR and China weakened and China was forced to use home built equipment for its armed forces.
    The Tianjin Watch Company built the first Chinese produced with in 1961, and in 1963, ...

    Updated Mar 31, 2015 at 02:18 PM by Churchy

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  4. Issue 29 - 1970 Indian Army

    by , Mar 23, 2015 at 08:03 AM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    The West End Watch Company was founded in Bombay in 1886, they used quality movements from Swiss manufacturers to produce highly regarded watches during the First World War.
    Near the end of the war the sub brand Sewar was introduced that became a firm favourite in India.
    West End Watch ℅ were in a position to supply quality watches to the Indian government, and has sold Millions of ...
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  5. Special Edition 4 - 1950s French Pilot

    by , Mar 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    In the earliest days of flight the French led the way. Names like Farman and Blériot made headlines around the world.
    The French Air Force first came into being over 100 years ago, The Aéronautique Militiare existed before the onset of World War 1 and its pilots played huge part in the battles across europe.
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