This part of my collection has grown way too much, so I'll just have to let a few of these military watches go.
Please take a look at the watches below; maybe you're interested in one or more of them? Feel free to send email to mattv@mailcity.com for questions! TZ references (buying and selling) available.
Thanks for looking
Matt V.
Beautiful German manual wind Aviator Chrono
This black PVD coated German aviator chrono with the classic Porsche Design made by "Rewatch" is in NOS condition and comes on a brand new, original "Bund" military strap (just the way the German Luftwaffe wears these aviator timepieces).
It features a hand-wind movement, sub seconds at 6 o'clock, center chrono seconds in the middle and a 15 minute chrono register between 10 and 11 o'clock.
A Tachymeter bezel and a date display at 3 o'clock complete the dial. Chrono start and stop function via a pusher at 4 o'clock and the reset via a pusher at 2 o'clock. Note that the chrono doesn't have an "add" function! Once stopped it needs to be reset.
Black PVD coated Steel case and Steel snap back. This watch is not small: 40mm in diameter (without crown) and 45mm from top to bottom, 15mm high and substantial weight; not a toy but a rugged vintage timepiece in great NOS condition.
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Asking $155 including insured USPS shipping in the continental US.
German Automatic Aviator Chrono Valjoux 7750
This authentic and well-used Stainless Steel German aviator chrono with the classic Porsche Design made by "Meister Anker" looks just like the versions by Orfina, Sinn or Kobold has seen its share of action. It comes on a brand new, original "Bund" military strap (just the way the German Luftwaffe wears these aviator timepieces).
It features the famous automatic Swiss Valjoux 7750 movement, sub seconds at 9 o'clock, center chrono seconds in the middle and a 30 minute chrono register at 12 o'clock, 12 hour register at 6 o'clock.
A tachymeter bezel and a date and day display (in german!) at 3 o'clock complete the dial. Chrono start and stop function via a pusher at 2 o'clock and the reset via a pusher at 4 o'clock.
Stainless Steel case with screw on back engraved "Automatic Swiss Made Water resistant Shock resistant Antimagnetic Stainless Steel 0488502 44 7000.
This watch is not small: 41mm in diameter (without crown) and 42mm from top to bottom, 15mm high and substantial weight; not a toy but a rugged vintage timepiece in used condition.
Note: It does have a number of dings and blemishes on the case which add to the character and also has a number of scratches on the crystal; this is not a brand new watch, please be aware of this and consult the images below.
It is however an authentic piece of military watch history; a great beater which is still running fine and keeping good time.
You might want to have it serviced and the crystal replaced to restore it to perfect condition or you could just keep using it as is (a tough beater).
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Asking $399 including insured USPS shipping in the continental US.
HUGE East-German Military Divers Watch
This authentic and brand new Mil-tec Military Divers watch is identical to the version by "Ruhla" which was used by East-German "Kampfschwimmer" units. It comes on a brand new, original "Waterborne" Australian military nylon strap as well as with the original 24mm rubber strap.
It features a Quartz movement with date display. A few people on the military watch forum have used this watch as a basis for a Frankenwatch project and replaced the quartz movement with an automatic movement, certainly made easy by the gigantic size of this rugged watch case.
A bi-directional bezel and canteen style screw down crown that ensures water resistance to 100 meters complete the watch.
Stainless Steel case with screw on back. Note: This watch is huge: 48mm in diameter (without crown) and 53mm from top to bottom, 14mm high and substantial weight; not a toy but a rugged military divers watch sure to spark comments when you wear it.
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Asking $175 including insured USPS shipping in the continental US.
Swiss ETA Military Automatic Watch
This authentic and gently used ETA Military watch has also been used by the British Ministry of Defense and features the famous Broadarrow symbol to identify its nature. It comes on a quality padded black Breitling style Kevlar strap with white stitching and genuine leather inset.
The watch features the famous swiss automatic 2824-2 ETA high-beat movement with 25 Jewels in a gilded version that can be admired through the crystal back.
A screw down crown ensures water resistance up to 30 meters and the tritium coating on the hands and dial make it easy to read time in the dark.
You can also find a date display on the black dial.
Stainless Steel case with screw on crystal back. Note: This watch is not small: 41mm in diameter (without crown) and 48mm from top to bottom,
14mm high; not a toy but a true rugged military watch.
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Asking $175 including insured USPS shipping in the continental US.
German Kienzle Vintage Military Watch
Collectors: This vintage german military watch made by Kienzle in NOS condition comes on a black leather strap in an original Kienzle box with papers.
The watch features a hand wind movement with sub seconds. I don't know when it was last serviced and it only runs for a few seconds and than stops, but a good cleaning and lubrication should get it going again.
Note: This watch is mid size as they were worn at the time and rather small for today taste: 30mm in diameter (without crown) and 37mm from top to bottom,
10mm high; a vintage military watch with stainless steel snap back perfect for the collector.
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Asking $115 including insured USPS shipping in the continental US.
Beautiful Navitimer style Aviator Chrono
This beautiful Navitimer style aviator chrono by Lorelli looks absolutely stunning and has been gently used. It comes on a black Breitling style strap with white stitching.
It features a Quartz movement, sub seconds at 6 o'clock, center chrono seconds in the middle and a 60 minute chrono register at 12 o'clock, 12 hour register at 9 o'clock.
A sliderule bezel (decoration only, doesn't turn) and a date display at 3 o'clock complete the dial. Chrono start and stop function via a pusher at 2 o'clock and the reset via a pusher at 4 o'clock.
Stainless Steel screw down caseback on back (protective sticker still attached) engraved "Water resistant Lorelli" and Serial Number of the watch (RS9120855)
This watch is not small: 40mm in diameter (without crown) and 47mm from top to bottom,
11mm high; a beautiful timepiece in great used condition.
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Asking $135 including insured USPS shipping in the continental US.
