Hello!
Over the passed 24hrs, I have inadvertently become enamored and decided I want to start a watch collection. Currently have an Apple Watch and find myself wishing I used that money to buy an analog watch.
I come from a military family, wanted to go Seal forever, then decided to join my local PD (currently in application process). I am an avid shooter and currently work at my local gun store to pass time. All being said, I obviously like watches with military connections. I’ve read through a lot of W.O.E. articles and found some real interesting stuff.
I would like to get my hands on a MACV-SOG Ciso issued Seiko 5 and I know that for sure, that’s really about it… I am undecided about Divers watches, but I am open to suggestions. Any must-haves with a cool military/service background? Budget aside as I figure this will end up a very drawn out, expensive collection.
I think there is a limited edition Gshock thin blue line family of watches on sale at the moment.
Panerai started as a military watch and you cam find affordable homages for those (ask in r/Chinesewatches).
The citizen Promaster ny0040 used to be issued to the Italian military.
Pulsar and seiko and cwc I think used to have contracts with the British forces.
There also are the ww watches, the dirty dozen and the German fliegers too.