MILITARY WATCHES


It is undoubtedly maritime navigation and the resolution of the problem of longitude which will have been the most powerful driving force behind the progress of precision watchmaking. A long history has linked sailors to watches since the discovery, by John Harrison in 1735, of the calculation of longitude by means of precision chronometers. Without the watch, it is impossible to locate oneself at sea, it has become an essential tool for expeditions of discovery. Later, the railroad, with its precise timetables stretching across continents and its convoys that intertwine and intersect, made it the obligatory attribute of the mechanic, the engineer, and the traveler. In this respect, the war of 1914-1918 has the merit of demonstrating where exactly the needs are, we have seen a change in behavior begin with a generalization of wristwatches. Navigation, war, automobile, aviation, finally the Olympic Games will give him his letters of nobility. All these elements have marked watchmaking history.

“TIME IS PASSING. AND EVERY TIME THERE IS TIME PASSING THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS ERASED”

Jules Romans

DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS


Housing : In stainless steel (316L), the case is massive, inspired by the IWC or LACO military pilots in the 1950s, waterproof 3ATM. Screwed back with a glass that allows visibility on the movement. Observe the winding crown, inspired by military pocket watches.
Dimensions : width excluding crown 43 mm, 51 mm at the end of the handles and 13 mm thick glass included, men's model.
Glass : shielded domed mineral.
Dial : matte black, it ensures optimal reading comfort thanks to its large luminescent indexes and numerals (see the photo in complete darkness) as well as the hands, small second hand at 9 o'clock.
Movement : mechanical movement with manual winding very well finished. This is the Seagull TY3600, inspired by a well-known Swiss movement in watchmaking, the ETA Unitas 6497 and 6498. It is protected by 17 jewels and anti-shocks, it achieves 21600 alternations per hour, largely as reliable and robust as its Swiss brother, for a lower maintenance and manufacturing cost.
Wristbands : pilot type, very thick, in genuine calfskin on white stitching mounted on a signed folding clasp.
Comments : very well designed case, high quality movement, a timeless military design, a watch to live every day. Excellent value for money!

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It is undoubtedly maritime navigation and the resolution of the problem of longitude which will have been the most powerful driving force behind the progress of precision watchmaking. A long history has linked sailors to watches since the discovery, by John Harrison in 1735, of the calculation of longitude by means of precision chronometers. Without the watch, it is impossible to locate oneself at sea, it has become an essential tool for expeditions of discovery. Later, the railroad, with its precise timetables stretching across continents and its convoys that intertwine and intersect, made it the obligatory attribute of the mechanic, the engineer, and the traveler. In this respect, the war of 1914-1918 has the merit of demonstrating where exactly the needs are, we have seen a change in be