They're nice watches and sat at around $130-150 LNIB forever. I bought 2 that were NOS for under $135. They aren't "vintage" (although 1994 seems like yesterday- it's 26 years ago
)- but are very well made with quality parts and are a great daily beater alternative to our vintage pieces. They are 33mm like the originals but on a pull-through or NATO strap- which is appropriate for these, they wear very comfortably on all but the largest of wrists.
As for their recent upward swing in price- stainless case, manual wind ETA, tritium dial in classic mil style by a reputable company....hard pressed to find anything like that now for under $300....Hamilton Khaki mechanical maybe....used- although those are larger. I still wouldn't pay over $200 for them in great shape, but that's just because I got mine so cheaply so it's stuck in my head that they are supposed to be cheap. Just like a Speedy is still supposed to be $1k
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