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*** Well it's been a good run.. Farewell to Network54 (more). on Jan 2, 2002, 3:17 PM

Check out MWR Parallel Universe via the Home page.... Ned on Jan 2, 2002, 9:11 AM

What price to expect for a 1000m O & W Caribbean?. scuba on Jan 2, 2002, 9:04 AM

When the big batch of NOS Caribbean's surfaced, (more). Bill on Jan 2, 2002, 9:33 AM

Thanks Bill, H.Seung, Chris R - all's well that ends well. on Jan 2, 2002, 5:00 AM

Glad you're 'joining the club' Chris! Aloha! (nt). on Jan 2, 2002, 9:46 AM
A good outcome! nt. Bill on Jan 2, 2002, 9:48 AM
It was a pleasure to help you to achieve a good end (nt). on Jan 2, 2002, 1:32 PM

Rolex Mil Sub in Bournmouth.......more. on Jan 2, 2002, 12:37 AM

If they have, it hasn't been announced, though if (more). Bill on Jan 2, 2002, 11:33 AM

Anyone know when the Doxa re-issues are due out?<nt>. Ronbo on Jan 1, 2002, 9:52 PM

Reissue/repro vintage Japanese military wristwatche sources?. on Jan 1, 2002, 9:46 PM

Well, I'm only aware of .... on Jan 1, 2002, 11:47 PM
There was a PX posting .... Ian Parkin on Jan 2, 2002, 9:02 AM

That's the only nice one I know of. (more). Bill on Jan 2, 2002, 9:55 AM

tritium or maraglo, which is best????. on Jan 1, 2002, 8:09 PM

Tritium, Maraglow, different horses for .... on Jan 1, 2002, 8:49 PM
Different Properties, Different Advantages - (more). Ned on Jan 1, 2002, 8:56 PM

Worth hitting 'Print'.Excellent summary!<nt>. Ronbo on Jan 1, 2002, 9:24 PM

Anybody ever purchased from www.worldofwatches.com??? Thanks. <nt>. on Jan 1, 2002, 7:29 PM

Is this the company that got a lot of attention on Watchnet a couple of years ago???....nt. on Jan 1, 2002, 11:56 PM

O.K., O.K. I was sucked into this and couldn't resist. Ron on Jan 1, 2002, 6:27 PM

Links to them? nt. Bill on Jan 2, 2002, 9:58 AM

Could the IWC be this one ... Ian Parkin on Jan 2, 2002, 2:12 PM
Could the JLC be this one .... Ian Parkin on Jan 2, 2002, 2:14 PM

Is this 24 hr Elgin A11 on Ebay correct? (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 4:11 PM

Wrong movement and hands. Case type is correct. Band is not an original either. nt. James D. on Jan 1, 2002, 4:26 PM

Should have a G-647 or G-685. nt. James D. on Jan 1, 2002, 4:27 PM

I bought a "NOS" 24 hr Elgin military not too long ago. Ron on Jan 1, 2002, 6:20 PM

I don't agree that there is a lot of confusion.... James D. on Jan 2, 2002, 8:06 AM

#141 checking in.... on Jan 1, 2002, 3:20 PM

Congrats!.... rgs on Jan 1, 2002, 6:55 PM

Re: Congrats!.... on Jan 1, 2002, 11:22 PM

Fout different ChronoSports on xbay including UDT (more). Elias on Jan 1, 2002, 10:55 AM

diver model question. XB on Jan 2, 2002, 3:26 AM

Waterborne strap question (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 9:20 AM

Just like a NATO.... Ned on Jan 1, 2002, 10:59 AM

Thanks, Ned. That's what I thought but (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 11:05 AM

James suggested.... Ned on Jan 1, 2002, 12:19 PM

Hi Ned - I'm going to take your advise (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 1:22 PM
I used some heavy duty electrician's wire cutters to remove>. Jack on Jan 1, 2002, 1:55 PM
No need to cut the extra ring (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 7:56 PM

Another Leonidas question for SideB. Mike on Jan 1, 2002, 9:16 AM

Far fewer Adanac Nav.'s on ebay these days...more. Ronbo on Jan 1, 2002, 5:43 AM

That is true. on Jan 1, 2002, 5:56 AM
great watch but the price has dropped and people are holding n/t. on Jan 1, 2002, 7:39 AM

Any idea what they are worth now as compared to before they dropped?nt. on Jan 1, 2002, 7:58 AM

Not sure what they are going for now (much more). Bob on Jan 1, 2002, 8:09 AM

Now that you mention this Bob..... on Jan 1, 2002, 9:36 AM

I'm with you>>. Yao on Jan 2, 2002, 3:26 AM

mineral glass or arcrylic crystal??????. on Jan 1, 2002, 3:06 AM

I prefer acrylic to mineral glass any day (more). Bob on Jan 1, 2002, 7:42 AM
I like acrylic best. RJ on Jan 1, 2002, 9:27 AM
Acrylic. Mellow-looking, tactile, DOMED and easy to maintain. (more). Bill on Jan 1, 2002, 10:37 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MWR-INES FROM ITALY!! (nt). on Jan 1, 2002, 1:38 AM

Happy New Year to you, and to all MWRines (more). Bob on Jan 1, 2002, 7:58 AM

Bob, a thank you to you and a question (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 8:36 AM

When I switch, all links will lead to the new forum (more). Bob on Jan 1, 2002, 10:29 AM

ATP Picture Archive (more). on Dec 31, 2001, 10:54 PM

Well done Marvin! Happy New Year!...nt. on Jan 1, 2002, 1:15 AM
My guess on the Ebel case (more). Foggy on Jan 1, 2002, 4:10 AM

Thanks, I'll give it a try. (nt). on Jan 1, 2002, 2:07 PM

Very nice collection Marvin.... on Jan 1, 2002, 11:36 AM

ATPs . . . (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 3:11 PM

Thanks for the lesson...(more). on Jan 1, 2002, 4:23 PM
you are rite on about the civilian provenance, since ATPs,. hurley on Jan 2, 2002, 6:50 AM

Marvin, without seeing the watch "hands on"...more. Steven james on Jan 1, 2002, 4:59 PM
RE:Ebel ATP case. Alex.R. on Jan 1, 2002, 5:26 PM

I'm close . . . (more). on Jan 1, 2002, 6:17 PM

RE:Ebel Winder. on Jan 2, 2002, 2:30 AM

Thanks, Alex, all is well . . . (more). on Jan 2, 2002, 3:49 AM

RE:Thank's,Alex, all is well.. on Jan 2, 2002, 5:58 AM

Great collection, and nice slide show setup, thanks. nt. Alan N. on Jan 1, 2002, 9:54 PM

Happy New Year to All !!!! <nt>. on Dec 31, 2001, 9:55 PM

Speaking of BP 50 Fathom Polish navy issue.... Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 8:18 PM

don't forget the Auricoste professional! n/t. on Jan 1, 2002, 8:03 AM

Any others? nt. Bill on Jan 1, 2002, 10:34 AM

Tornek-Rayville USN...more. Jon on Jan 1, 2002, 12:54 PM

And....The Italian issue Luminor Panerai made by Rolex...nt. Jon on Jan 1, 2002, 12:57 PM

IWC Ocean Bund 2000 (nt). on Jan 1, 2002, 1:46 PM

Hamilton Khaki, like date version of Hamilton 6B or GS. Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 5:18 PM

Nice! If only they omitted "Khaki" from the dial (more). Mike (E) on Dec 31, 2001, 8:11 PM

Me too, though this one's interesting in that (more). Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 9:55 PM

a new Khaki version on the market ( limited ed. officer's watch). on Jan 1, 2002, 6:07 AM

Dial style. on Jan 1, 2002, 12:55 PM

Ed: How does your Hamilton dial compare? (nt). Elias on Jan 1, 2002, 10:49 AM

Mil blancpain 50 Fathoms. T.A on Dec 31, 2001, 4:18 PM

The only issued BP 50F I've seen has Polish navy markings. (more). Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 5:09 PM

I agree, BP certainly wasn't. on Jan 1, 2002, 10:18 AM

Well, if you look at them as mid-market dive watches (more). Bill on Jan 1, 2002, 10:42 AM

This particular Blancpain 50 Fathoms is a reject from ....... CJ on Jan 1, 2002, 11:25 AM

I think I tried it on....more. on Jan 1, 2002, 1:06 PM

You're on the ball Jon ...That's the one that had a complete make over.. CJ on Jan 1, 2002, 2:57 PM

Happy new year! (more). Chris R on Dec 31, 2001, 2:48 PM

Thank You Chris (more). on Dec 31, 2001, 3:00 PM
Happy New Year and good luck with the Euro! :-D nt. Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 5:10 PM

Leonidas German WW2 chronograph, question for SideB. Mike on Dec 31, 2001, 1:22 PM

Solid silver. (nt). SideB on Jan 1, 2002, 3:30 AM
Pin stuck. Mike on Jan 1, 2002, 9:03 AM

Lectro GMT Watch on eBay. on Dec 31, 2001, 1:19 PM

Can't comment on the dealer (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 1:40 PM

Do you remember Mr Bullsh*t ??? (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 12:47 PM

old story. bob w. on Dec 31, 2001, 1:16 PM

The Only Substitute for Money.... on Dec 31, 2001, 2:42 PM

Received #96 Marathon SAR/CCG! ....More. rgs on Dec 31, 2001, 12:09 PM

I'm jealous, your bezel lines up, mine doesn't!!! NT. on Dec 31, 2001, 8:18 PM

"Special SPY watch" - hmmm (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 11:18 AM

Seen this one b4, guess didn't sell 1st time.... -nt. royalh on Dec 31, 2001, 4:01 PM
How can it be used as a "timming" device if doesn't have a solenoid? nt. Mike (E) on Dec 31, 2001, 8:17 PM

Follow on from my posting of Bonklip Patent (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 11:00 AM

I'd be interested /nt. Ian Parkin on Dec 31, 2001, 11:39 AM
Hi Foggy, would be interesting to see. Cheers Alan.. alangb on Dec 31, 2001, 11:40 AM

Consider it done, gents (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 11:46 AM

Thanks, Ian. Nice scans! (nt). Chris R on Dec 31, 2001, 2:07 PM

Thanks Foggy, nice find. :nt:. alangb on Dec 31, 2001, 3:43 PM

Thanks foggy, after all the abuse they take........>. Drew on Dec 31, 2001, 4:16 PM

Drew - next signed one I find is yours (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 4:44 PM

Thanks Foggy!...I'd appreciate that......>. on Jan 1, 2002, 8:19 AM

Thanks foggy, after all the abuse they take........>. Drew on Dec 31, 2001, 4:17 PM

Please explain this to me as I'm not that fast...>>>. ALE on Dec 31, 2001, 9:18 AM

My guess: the Bund strap was designed to stabilize a very thick, heavy (more). Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 9:37 AM
Some more guesses.... Ned on Dec 31, 2001, 10:09 AM
maybe it's just me, but.... on Dec 31, 2001, 11:10 AM

This style of strap, ....more..... alangb on Dec 31, 2001, 11:31 AM
I do agree completely with you. Happy New Year (nt). ALE on Jan 1, 2002, 5:38 AM

Alex, I came to the same conclusion and >>>. Bob A (SD) on Dec 31, 2001, 11:29 AM

Ops sorry Bob, did not see your post asking for the straps... >>>. ALE on Jan 1, 2002, 5:34 AM

I'm using a Bond Nato, and the holes .... on Dec 31, 2001, 1:06 PM

Notwork54, I guess we have our answer (more). Bob on Dec 31, 2001, 7:42 AM

amuse me..... Pete K. on Dec 31, 2001, 4:18 AM

Give me a couple of minutes.NT. Jack on Dec 31, 2001, 6:37 AM
Navigator on Bund. on Dec 31, 2001, 6:54 AM

Thanks, Jack... Pete K. on Dec 31, 2001, 8:55 AM

The watch is the perfect diameter for the strap. The low >>. Jack on Dec 31, 2001, 9:01 AM

Jack you Dog! LOL (more). on Dec 31, 2001, 9:12 AM

Imagestation question..... SideB on Dec 31, 2001, 3:05 AM

Try this . . . (more). on Dec 31, 2001, 3:36 AM

Does any military use mechanical watches anymore? chronographs?. on Dec 31, 2001, 2:39 AM

I dont know >>. on Dec 31, 2001, 10:32 AM
I believe there are a few left..... on Dec 31, 2001, 11:31 AM

Here's a simple yet discrete looking Vostok.... on Dec 31, 2001, 2:32 AM

One of the intriguing things about Vostok (more). Bill on Dec 31, 2001, 11:07 AM

I bought a Bostok. on Dec 31, 2001, 2:48 PM

SAR 2000-issue questions. on Dec 30, 2001, 11:58 PM

CCG 2000 vs SAR 2001 >>. Bob A (SD) on Dec 31, 2001, 1:21 AM

CCG 2000 vs SAR 2001 >>. on Dec 31, 2001, 9:17 AM

watch size. on Dec 31, 2001, 10:52 AM

WWW Archive on ImageStation . . . (more). on Dec 30, 2001, 7:42 PM

Thanks..it's great to see them all again..nt... Drew on Dec 30, 2001, 8:28 PM
THE definitive collection. Thanks! nt. SideB on Dec 31, 2001, 3:00 AM
THANK YOU Marvin (more). on Dec 31, 2001, 5:14 AM
By the way, yours and Hyunsuk's galleries are on the CD! (nt). Bob on Dec 31, 2001, 7:57 AM

Longines broad arrow and USN? can someone explain this to me?.... on Dec 30, 2001, 3:11 PM

Perhaps the broadarrow was a 'redial enhancement'...nt. on Dec 30, 2001, 6:12 PM
This watch or one like it has turned up on Ebay a number of times and (more). Bill on Dec 30, 2001, 9:33 PM

Up for auction now. Description mentions a redial. Ian Parkin on Dec 31, 2001, 8:47 AM

Bob, one more SAR question for you (more). on Dec 30, 2001, 2:43 PM

Just guessing, but red elements on a black dial (more). Bill on Dec 30, 2001, 9:31 PM

Interesting. Thanks, Bill. <nt>. Richard on Dec 31, 2001, 5:06 AM

Yes... that and aesthetics were the primary reason... (nt). Bob on Jan 1, 2002, 7:44 AM

Anyone heard of a Swiss Watch company named "biland". on Dec 30, 2001, 2:01 PM

Do you think (more). Foggy on Dec 30, 2001, 7:38 PM

That's pretty funny Foggy!. on Dec 31, 2001, 7:00 AM

Marathon Navigator. Bill S on Dec 30, 2001, 12:38 PM

Works great with a Waterbourne Strap.. nt. Ned on Dec 30, 2001, 1:51 PM
Nav on OD NATO style>>. on Dec 30, 2001, 1:52 PM
Bund.... Pete K. on Dec 30, 2001, 3:07 PM

Newbie Ques?. on Dec 30, 2001, 12:17 PM

I believe the Anti-shock device .... on Dec 30, 2001, 1:32 PM
Some advices for you.......>. on Dec 30, 2001, 2:41 PM
Most watches made today have shock resistance. on Dec 30, 2001, 4:04 PM

THANKS !!. on Dec 31, 2001, 3:31 AM

And why didn't I find this yesterday.... on Dec 30, 2001, 12:13 PM

At least it went to ..... on Dec 30, 2001, 12:57 PM

He shoots, he scores! Probably the best BIN before (more). Bill on Dec 30, 2001, 9:35 PM

I guess I have finally joined the BIN King ranks.... on Dec 30, 2001, 9:52 PM

The king is dead long live the king !. Ian Parkin on Dec 31, 2001, 8:39 AM

BLANCPAIN AIR COMMAND: need informations..... on Dec 30, 2001, 11:33 AM

Anyone heard if anything is being done to restore photopoint service?(nt). Elias on Dec 30, 2001, 10:15 AM

I've heard nothing yet. I switched over to Image Station. NT. Jack on Dec 30, 2001, 1:47 PM

Jack: did you find imagestation as easy to use as photopoint?(more). Elias on Dec 30, 2001, 4:34 PM

Elias, at first I found it confusing. After a week or so>>>>>. Jack on Dec 30, 2001, 5:08 PM

Jack, glad to read you've become comfortable with ImStation's controls! nt. on Dec 30, 2001, 6:48 PM

Thanks for your help. As you can see, I'm passing it on!>>. Jack on Dec 31, 2001, 6:59 AM

ThumbsPlus 5.x beta has a nifty combine option with >>. Bob A (SD) on Dec 31, 2001, 11:35 AM

More Images For Trevor's Bund "Gallery". on Dec 30, 2001, 9:33 AM

Are you sure that this are real BUND straps ?? .....more. on Dec 30, 2001, 4:29 PM

Similar to those you sell, Jurgen, but.... Ned on Dec 30, 2001, 5:03 PM

Hi Ned do you have a pic from both sides , specially from the back with. on Dec 30, 2001, 5:45 PM

Here are links for the pics from the auction (more). Ned on Dec 30, 2001, 8:31 PM

New Info for BUND strap friends .......more. on Dec 31, 2001, 12:25 PM

Thanks for pointing out these details, Jurgen.. nt. Ned on Dec 31, 2001, 9:53 PM
Bund Straps. EdT on Dec 31, 2001, 10:40 PM
I have the same strap as Ned, Jurgen's Bund (more). Trevor on Jan 1, 2002, 1:34 AM

BUND strap info I found observing........>. Drew on Jan 1, 2002, 9:03 AM

Thank you very much , I hope this helps .....more. on Jan 1, 2002, 2:30 PM

Anyone heard from Tito?. on Dec 30, 2001, 8:17 AM

Yes, Carlos, just yesterday he called me (more). on Dec 30, 2001, 8:19 AM

Thanks. Check your email. nt. on Dec 30, 2001, 8:41 AM

Yes, he called me and Richard has seen him (more). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 8:20 AM

More SAR trivia; the date cyclops (more). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 7:34 AM

Bob, why alter an issued watch, especially when there were so few made? <nt>. on Dec 30, 2001, 8:18 AM

It's not a permanent alteration by any means (more). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 8:24 AM

We agree then (more). on Dec 30, 2001, 8:30 AM

Not "in part" (more). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 8:35 AM

I wondered about that! I loved those earlier >>. on Dec 30, 2001, 11:37 AM

I wonder if a soldering iron would work? nt.. Andy S. on Dec 30, 2001, 11:40 AM
Isnt the Crystal Glued in as well ..... on Dec 30, 2001, 12:54 PM

The crystal glue will be different from the .... on Dec 30, 2001, 1:04 PM
Probably not... most are pressure fit. (nt). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 4:57 PM

I don't think .... on Dec 30, 2001, 7:39 PM

I know that..... jim on Dec 30, 2001, 8:31 PM
Normally pressure fitted (more). LEMAC on Dec 31, 2001, 6:05 AM

Wow !!. on Dec 31, 2001, 9:48 AM
Having assisted in numerous case pressure tests,>>>. Jack on Dec 31, 2001, 3:03 PM

i need the date cyclops!. bob w. on Dec 31, 2001, 5:52 AM

Help! IWC 10 AF/807 N.I.173. on Dec 30, 2001, 5:55 AM

It is indeed (more). Foggy on Dec 30, 2001, 7:05 AM

Thanks, where from do you know it is camera device?. on Dec 31, 2001, 3:18 AM

Hi - this was my source (more). Foggy on Dec 31, 2001, 4:22 AM

Thanks again. on Dec 31, 2001, 5:21 AM

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