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.

  • SFogX@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Sangin, hands down. Started by a marine raider a few years ago. Serious SOC testing. Lots of guys reporting 100k+ rounds fired while wearing, both in and out of uniform.

    Marathon is legit, but their customer service is a mess. Sangin has a lifetime guarantee, and when you have an issue, Jake the owner answers you right away and gets it sorted. I had a broken date wheel that was back in my hands free of charge in two weeks.

    Lots of options from quartz to selita automatics, pilot and divers.

  • VelvetSpork@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    The shock on the watch while using a firearm can be really tough on watches. For this reason I’d consider a G-Shock.

    I’d take a look at the Hamilton Khaki and Pilot watches

    • Horolotard@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      This is the only legitimate brand for a true military watch. As per Wikipedia:

      Marathon started supplying watches to the Allies of World War II in 1941. Today Marathon manufactures watches that conform to United States Military Standard MIL-PRF-46374G, as well as those of other nations. Marathon is the sole supplier of watches to the United States Armed Forces.

  • lulu_l@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    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.