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citizenrich
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Supposedly, this is a very rare watch (according to Gallet). The Swiss military issued it to officers from like 1977 to 1981. Their American NATO counterparts liked it so much they ordered a few a few hundred pieces for USAF pilots in '81. can't really see it in my awful pictures but there's a little fighter jet inside the "G" in Gallet. The date wheel is in English rather than French. Cool. The watch head weighs close to 3 or 4 long tons because of all the magnetic shielding. practically not kidding.
 
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JimInOz
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Cool, it was probably intended to be used as a weapon in case they went down behind the lines 馃榿

Is the Day/Date a stepped set of dials or is it just the angle?
 
Northernman
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I have said it before, but I will repeat it again: This forum must have the nicest members out here on the web!
One of these are a gentleman located in the London area who generously donated me a EternaMatic KonTiki Guy Freres bracelet馃榾!
Made a comment that I was looking for one, and behold; a PM and later on a package to Norway馃槑.
When it also matches out 100% with the production date of my watch (GF dated their bracelets on the clasp) and it even is my birth year I can not tell how pleased I am!
In the true spirit of OF I would encourage others to think in the same lines. I will most certainly do!
EternaMatic KonTiki 20, cal 1489K on original bracelet::psy::! Come Summer!
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citizenrich
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Great story and a very generous soul! You've got a cheerful , friendly demeanor Anders and it doesn't surprise that someone would step up to help you like that!

looks terrific.

I pretty much (((heart))) all Gay Freres stuff and this bracelet is as nice as any...

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I have said it before, but I will repeat it again: This forum must have the nicest members out here on the web!
One of these are a gentleman located in the London area who generously donated me a EternaMatic KonTiki Guy Freres bracelet馃榾!
Made a comment that I was looking for one, and behold; a PM and a later on a package to Norway馃槑.
When it also matches out 100% with the production date of my watch (GF dated their bracelets on the clasp) and it even is my birth year I can not say how pleased I am!
In the true spirit of OF I would encourage others to think in the same lines. I will most certainly do!
EternaMatic KonTiki 20, cal 1489K on original bracelet::psy::! Come Summer!
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Northernman Northernman
I have said it before, but I will repeat it again: This forum must have the nicest members out here on the web!
One of these are a gentleman located in the London area who generously donated me a EternaMatic KonTiki Guy Freres bracelet馃榾!
Made a comment that I was looking for one, and behold; a PM and a later on a package to Norway馃槑.
When it also matches out 100% with the production date of my watch (GF dated their bracelets on the clasp) and it even is my birth year I can not say how pleased I am!
In the true spirit of OF I would encourage others to think in the same lines. I will most certainly do!
EternaMatic KonTiki 20, cal 1489K on original bracelet::psy::! Come Summer!
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That's just stunning. Congrats!
 
Alpha
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Today this youngster from 1950 -

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bigdubnick
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Big negotiation today...figured I'd wear a watch that has the wisdom of nearly twice my age.
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Tube strike madness... Glass of ros猫 and a Jumbo Gen猫ve rose gold accents cures all ailments...馃榾

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I must resist...I must resist....I must resist.... But I will call dibs! 馃グ

I see the slow burning interest in sports models is starting to warm up little by little 馃榿
 
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Tube strike madness... Glass of ros猫 and a Jumbo Gen猫ve rose gold accents cures all ailments...馃榾

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Wonderful watch! I love it!!
 
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