Hello from Germany. I'm just missing the Grana in the Dirty Dozen collection, very hard to get! I have two German military watches that were traced to the actual pilot. One of the watches is from German ace, Emil Clade, who was on the mission, with his wingman, in which British Gen. William Gott was shot down and killed. Gen. Gott was the predecessor to Gen. Montgomery. That event probably had huge significance on the outcome of the desert war. In addition to the watch I have Clade's signed book (in German), pictures and his medals. The interesting thing is that after the war he and the pilot of Gen. Gott's plane, H.E. "Jimmy" James became good friends.
Hello there! Wow that's a great a amount of history attached to those timepieces. Definitely something to hold onto for the next generation. Let me know if there is any other information you'd be willing to share. Maybe you can help me create a video telling the story of your pieces. Feel free to send me an email through my website, www.lastwatchhorology.com if you're interested.
Bro nice video but i noticed you saying "the german B- Uhr watch" the german word for watch is Uhr and the B stands for Beobachtung thats means Observation
I have a 32mm black dial Glycine with small seconds at 6. The back has been polished leaving only a letter D. It runs perfectly. Lots of chocolate coloured patina on the dial. I wear it occasionally along with my big collection of Soviet watches, mainly Type 1 Kirovskie wrist and pocket watches 44mm from around 1935 to 1942.
Hallo from Athens Congratulations for your video, very interesting. Please inform me which from the mentioned companies still sell military watches? Thank you. Spiros. Athens Greece.
Spyros Kopitsas If you want a modern classic style field watch, your best value for money, in my opinion, is the Hamilton Khaki. It’s an incredibly well made, respected automatic movement that aesthetically still holds true to this era. Millions of wartime watches were made, and if you want an authentic wartime watch, they can be found on eBay if you’re patient and know what to look for. As you probably know, in these modern times, G-shocks, Timex Iron Man’s, and Casio pathfinders are some of the more common choices today-at least for American soldiers. I was unsure of your question. I hope this helps. Happy collecting.
Absolutely fascinating video. Really love vintage watches, especially from WW II. Thanks for the very well done video. Just picked up a new Bulova hacking field watch. With each watch sold, Bulova donated a portion of the proceeds to train veterans to be watchmakers.
I think it's interesting that the US had 3 manufacturers but little old Blighty needed the output of 12 different Swiss manufacturers to meet demand. And at chronometer accuracy!
Britain didn't really have watch mechanism manufacturers after - from memory - the 1860s. British pocket and wrist watches used Swiss mechanisms after this.
I just aquired a military CYMA Tavannes watch with black display and triangular 12´ index with dots ( B-Uhren type-a inspired ) 36 mm diam. and in very wearable condition (military steampunk kinda vibe) without noticible restoration except the crown wich i suspect it was replaced for civilian use (aviation watches have large unconfortable crowns), i thinck i found a history jewel for 165 buckaroos, what do you think?
Last Watch Horology Thank you. You know i found it on a website there stand 400kr (swedish crowns). I asked the guy at he mean € ? And he said you can get it for 300kr (30€) Turns out its all original and worth almost 2000€.
Military kind multi-feature watches may incorporate 3 or 4 of these dials. They're very famous these days because they provide an eye a sporty high tech appearance and appearance appealing at the wearer. Additionally, they provide various varieties of facts that can't be received from conventional watches. To learn more watch this video: th-cam.com/video/uFCYNKyCXOw/w-d-xo.html
I have the same DH Recta, that was shown in 3:11. Watch is renew in very good condition. The most interesting watch in my collection.
Beautiful piece!
Hello from Germany. I'm just missing the Grana in the Dirty Dozen collection, very hard to get! I have two German military watches that were traced to the actual pilot. One of the watches is from German ace, Emil Clade, who was on the mission, with his wingman, in which British Gen. William Gott was shot down and killed. Gen. Gott was the predecessor to Gen. Montgomery. That event probably had huge significance on the outcome of the desert war. In addition to the watch I have Clade's signed book (in German), pictures and his medals. The interesting thing is that after the war he and the pilot of Gen. Gott's plane, H.E. "Jimmy" James became good friends.
Hello there! Wow that's a great a amount of history attached to those timepieces. Definitely something to hold onto for the next generation. Let me know if there is any other information you'd be willing to share. Maybe you can help me create a video telling the story of your pieces. Feel free to send me an email through my website, www.lastwatchhorology.com if you're interested.
@@LastWatchHorology I hope this info was shared, would love to see watch and hear the story
Thank you. It was very comprehensive and informative.
Very interesting and informative video, c/w relaxing music. Nice!
Larry Kippings Glad you enjoyed it! This was one of my favorite to put together.
just bought a fairly rare Chatham Instruments military watch with internal dust cover and Universal movement..
Marktuyet Wow that's a rare gem! Congratulations man!
Bro nice video but i noticed you saying "the
german B- Uhr watch" the german word for watch is Uhr and the B stands for Beobachtung thats means Observation
I have a 32mm black dial Glycine with small seconds at 6. The back has been polished leaving only a letter D. It runs perfectly. Lots of chocolate coloured patina on the dial. I wear it occasionally along with my big collection of Soviet watches, mainly Type 1 Kirovskie wrist and pocket watches 44mm from around 1935 to 1942.
Beautiful!
Hallo from Athens
Congratulations for your video, very interesting.
Please inform me which from the mentioned companies still sell military watches?
Thank you.
Spiros.
Athens Greece.
Spyros Kopitsas If you want a modern classic style field watch, your best value for money, in my opinion, is the Hamilton Khaki. It’s an incredibly well made, respected automatic movement that aesthetically still holds true to this era.
Millions of wartime watches were made, and if you want an authentic wartime watch, they can be found on eBay if you’re patient and know what to look for.
As you probably know, in these modern times, G-shocks, Timex Iron Man’s, and Casio pathfinders are some of the more common choices today-at least for American soldiers. I was unsure of your question. I hope this helps. Happy collecting.
Well done video.
Thank you!
Great vid! I think Stahl boden means stainless steel back only.
great video dude
Good job....
Michael Jones Thank you!
What a video! Thanks!
Hallo from Athens,
Which of the mentioned companies still produce this kind of watches?
Thanks
Spiros Athens Greece.
Great Vid 👍 🇨🇦🍺🍺
I have a rare eterna 1942 military with a even rarer 17 jewel sweep center second still tring to find more info on.
Wow that's a real jewel! I'd love to see a picture sometime.
@@LastWatchHorology I sent a message with my email to your site
@@LastWatchHorology I believe its a eterna pilot watch I sure could use your help ithere is no eterna online like it
thank you very much
FIRST ONE TO COMMENT!!! LOL
Absolutely fascinating video. Really love vintage watches, especially from WW II. Thanks for the very well done video. Just picked up a new Bulova hacking field watch. With each watch sold, Bulova donated a portion of the proceeds to train veterans to be watchmakers.
Catch you on the flip side man! I got a 1942 Waltham A-11 and it is such a joy to have.
Enjoy man!
Great video!! Keep up
I have chance to buy one watch who look like from 1930-1950. How can i send some photos to you to tell me more about this watch?
I think it's interesting that the US had 3 manufacturers but little old Blighty needed the output of 12 different Swiss manufacturers to meet demand. And at chronometer accuracy!
1701spacecadet don't forget there was virtually no domestic watch manufacturing in Britan and the Swiss were supplying the Nazi's with watches too.
Britain didn't really have watch mechanism manufacturers after - from memory - the 1860s. British pocket and wrist watches used Swiss mechanisms after this.
Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham, Bulova, Longines, and some others made wristwatches for US Armed Force... much more than three.
Hey i have a ww1 citizen watch, cant find exact picture online.. You know what its worth?
I'm a watch guy and i really enjoyed the video.m
thanks for watches
Were black dials more prevalent than white?
Here's an interesting article from Goldammer. By 1950, white dials were becoming more and more popular.
goldammer.me/blogs/articles/1950s-dial-color
I just aquired a military CYMA Tavannes watch with black display and triangular 12´ index with dots ( B-Uhren type-a inspired ) 36 mm diam. and in very wearable condition (military steampunk kinda vibe) without noticible restoration except the crown wich i suspect it was replaced for civilian use (aviation watches have large unconfortable crowns), i thinck i found a history jewel for 165 buckaroos, what do you think?
Hi! Have same Zenith DH stinless steel case from 1942 (3:30sec) Greatings ;)
I have a Zenith from 1943 ✌🏻
Oliver Nagy That's awesome man! A piece to be cherished.
Last Watch Horology Thank you. You know i found it on a website there stand 400kr (swedish crowns). I asked the guy at he mean € ? And he said you can get it for 300kr (30€) Turns out its all original and worth almost 2000€.
Oliver Nagy Wow! Every now and then we get lucky with this passion.
Last Watch Horology do you have an instagram account? You are makeing quality content.
Military kind multi-feature watches may incorporate 3 or 4 of these dials. They're very famous these days because they provide an eye a sporty high tech appearance and appearance appealing at the wearer. Additionally, they provide various varieties of facts that can't be received from conventional watches. To learn more watch this video: th-cam.com/video/uFCYNKyCXOw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the link man!
Did Hamilton produce a-11s? I keep reading conflicting information.
Yes, with unbranded dials.
Wonderful Video
Interesting video. Well done
Barry G Thank you!
Just got my first manual flieger
Glad to hear lots of history about flieger watches
Beautiful! Enjoy it man.