Like Army issued G10s, the MWC version comes with a one-piece canvas NATO strap. This is very practical and can be swapped without removing the strap pins. The dial on the ref. SNKE01K1 has a similar layout, but is surrounded by a stainless steel bezel with five-minute gradations. This model also uses the caliber 7S26 and costs roughly 145 USD. I have a Smiths PRS-29A (reproduction of the Smiths W10). What makes it really special to me is #1 Authentic design and specs #2 antimagnetic #3 polished steel hands.

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What's important for us is that the watches built to these specs didn't just have the same features. They started to look the same. The GG-W-113 watches have a distinct look. As do the G10s. In my eyes, Hamilton is still an American brand. That's due, in part, because they still reissue their classic designs. That includes the Khaki, the brands most famous military watch. But the quality is here too. This is a Swiss-made watch with Hamilton's Calibre H-50 handwinding movement.Please fill in the form below (or phone 01244 621704), stating the offer price. Our opening times are Monday to Saturday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The W10 is the second iconic British military watch on my list. It's distinctive and comes with a 36mm cushion case. The mechanical watches in the Seiko 5 collection have been enchanting watch lovers around the world since the early 1960s. It is one of the best-selling automatic watch lines worldwide and has always been aimed at sporty watch enthusiasts who are young at heart.

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Both the UK and American military issue guidelines for military watch design. Manufacturers can then submit their watches for consideration - as long as they meet that criteria. There's no strict answer - although as I mentioned - when governments are shopping for watches they will usually specify some basics.We are confident that our prices are the lowest that you will find in the UK. However, in case you find exactly the same item at a lower price elsewhere, please fill in this form or call us on 01244 621704 (Mon-Sat 9-5). So dive watches look like each other. They have common features and that leads to a common appearance. Hundreds of thousands of the G10 has been issued to British troops over the years. It's an icon. The infantry watch most associated with the British Army. In 2020, Seiko incorporated the 5 Sports series into the Seiko 5 collection. The collection thus comprises the Sports, Suits, Street, Specialist, and Sense series in addition to classic Seiko 5 models. While the Sports line mostly offers diving and pilot's watches, you'll find some colorful, stainless steel diving watches in the Suits line as well. The Seiko Sense and Street series are home to playful, multicolored designs. Lastly, the Specialist line features diving watches made of stainless steel, some of which have a bronze or golden exterior.

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Again, it's a very legible watch and unlike the automatic Bulova, this has a more affordable quartz movement. Although we make every effort to offer you the best possible price, we reserve the right to refuse any price match request for any reason. Again, I like that. It's authentic. It's how Hamilton and other suppliers to the military used to make their watches. And if you want a small military watch, this is the era when they were in abundance.

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WatchNation is a company registered in England and Wales at 15-17 Charles Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AZ, UK. There are some very good reasons for wearing a smaller watch. For the military, the number one reason is practicality. Finally, this watch has a water resistance of 30 metres, making it suitable for light splashes. Key Features: Exclusive Seiko 7S26 Calibre

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Although Hamilton is now Swiss-owned, its history is associated with America's railroads and military. Smaller watches are lighter and less cumbersome. They get bumped less and slip under your cuff easily. Governments are very specific about how they want military watches to look and function. They're built for a very specific job. It's not an exaggeration to say that they have to function in life or death situations. In practice, that means that military watches have an obvious military DNA. When purchasing a watch which has a metal bracelet with adjustable links, we will gladly adjust the watch bracelet to fit your wrist before sending the watch to you - free of charge! There is a wide array of automatic watches with designs inspired by diving watches in the Seiko 5 Sports collection. These include the refs. SRPD51K1, SRPD63K1, and SRPD55K2. The first two models belong to the Seiko 5 Sports family, while the latter is part of the Specialist series. All three watches are similar in terms of technology and design.

You get small, legible watches that are designed to perform. And from a watch fans point of view, we get some excellent watch designs.