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Tad

·Sep 25, 2021

Breitling 817 which was introduced in 1975, as a tool watch expressly designed for military use. Commissioned by the Italian Army, the watches were given to helicopter pilots, bearing many of the classic hallmarks typically associated with military pilot’s wristwatches.

 

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Braindrain

·Sep 27, 2021

tad

Breitling 817 which was introduced in 1975, as a tool watch expressly designed for military use. Commissioned by the Italian Army, the watches were given to helicopter pilots, bearing many of the classic hallmarks typically associated with military pilot’s wristwatches.

Nice. Do you know if this was part of the 2nd "discovered" batch?

 

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RLC

·Sep 27, 2021

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I have a few.., wearing my Auricoste Type 20 this morning. French-issued circa 1954 and in service through the mid-80's

And the caseback proves it, LOVE the History.....and the Watch.

 

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Alpha

·Oct 7, 2021

Happy days, a new arrival 😀

 

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·Oct 7, 2021

Welcome back to the SmithS W10 club Stuart, and thank you for taking that lovely example out of temptations way, '69 the lowest issue year too, iirc.

 

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Alpha

·Oct 7, 2021

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Welcome back to the SmithS W10 club Stuart, and thank you for taking that lovely example out of temptations way, '69 the lowest issue year too, iirc.

Many thanks, despite the determination to reduce the numbers when this one came up it was as quick as I could hit the keyboard and fortunately it was still available 😀

 

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·Oct 7, 2021

Alpha

Many thanks, despite the determination to reduce the numbers when this one came up it was as quick as I could hit the keyboard and fortunately it was still available 😀

They are a keeper for sure. I bought a 6B, justifying it to myself by thinking that I would sell my W10 to cover most of the cost.....obviously, I have just ended up with both as I can't bring myself to let the W10 go, particularly after having it so long. Bloody SmithS.....👍

 

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kaapstadflaneur

·Oct 9, 2021

SAAF issued Seiko 7A38. Definitely well-used before it came to me.

 

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Alpha

·Oct 12, 2021

On the wrist this evening and to be honest I am finding it difficult to leave in the box 😀

 

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Scarecrow Boat

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·Oct 28, 2021

 

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Tubber

·Oct 29, 2021

Alpha

Foolishly sold one of these a while back. Reminds me I need to look for another.

 

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Alpha

·Nov 29, 2021

Yes it's that Smiths on duty this evening 😀

 

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Tad

·Nov 29, 2021

Reissued CWC 1980 Royal Navy Diver…

 

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maanu

·Nov 29, 2021

Tubber

Foolishly sold one of these a while back. Reminds me I need to look for another.

I just found this Smiths

 

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RLC

·Nov 29, 2021

Rolex Oyster 24hr Military 1943

 

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·Nov 30, 2021

maanu

I just found this Smiths

There is a list recording the serial numbers of the GS De Luxe over on MWR Maanu, as there are so few. Is yours on the list do you know? Lovely radium dial that.

 

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maanu

·Dec 1, 2021

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There is a list recording the serial numbers of the GS De Luxe over on MWR Maanu, as there are so few. Is yours on the list do you know? Lovely radium dial that.

Thanks for pointing it out. yes, found it with the image of the caseback too. Can’t believe there are around 30 pieces listed for UK.

 

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SmithSJ

·Dec 1, 2021

maanu

Thanks for pointing it out. yes, found it with the image of the caseback too. Can’t believe there are around 30 pieces listed for UK.

great watch - well done. On the look out for one!