Mil_Watch_Nut

James
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6.50” / 16.51 cm Wrist
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Recent posts

The Crime of Under-Strapping

Is anyone a fellow criminal who enjoys wearing straps that are narrower than the lug width of the watch? While its unhinged to do this on a dress watc...
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Underrated & Undervalued Vintage Brands

Everyone knows about vintage Rolex and Omega and that is reflected in the prices you pay to enter those spaces. Thankfully, there are brands out there...
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Quality Source for Spring Bars in the UK?

Much like the title suggests, I'm on the hunt for some quality spring bars. I've got some cheap ones I bought in a massive multipack but they're givin...
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Recent Comments

commented on Watches and cars ·

Despite their reputation I always give someone in an old rover the 'nod' - they always know whats up!

commented on Camel Trophy watches ·

A man after my own heart! Just got back from a run in the ex MOD 110 with my CWC on the wrist

You should have a look at Nick Dimbleby's book about the Camel Trophy - he's a great person to follow within the LR space

I've come VERY close to buying loads of camel trophy paraphernalia, the watches particularly. I'm not sure I'd actually wear them all that much though so don't want the collection to get out of hand!

commented on Mil_Watch_Nut's WRUW ·

Thanks, it would have been issued by the MOD with a grey NATO like this:

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Today I've got it on an Erikas Swick strap that I've had for a while now and absolutely love wearing it whenever I put it on!

commented on bassmanj's WRUW ·

The added touch of having the proper buckle really does make the whole package that little bit better, I've always got my eye out for them

commented on Mil_Watch_Nut's WRUW ·

We're in exactly the same boat, tricky call to make - I think I'll see what my watchmaker thinks

commented on Autodromo Group C ·

Its a shame these werent better recieved really, I love the look of them and the concept of making a digital watch to proper high end standards massively appealls to me - thanks for the write up

commented on bassmanj's WRUW ·

That strap combo is spot on, looks like a gorgeous example too

More posts

The Evolution of the Military Field Watch

I’ve included in my collection a pretty interesting range of 3 field watches issued / used by the military. Each separated by about 40 years, they sho...
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Historically Significant Quartz Watches

When looking back at important and historically significant watches, quartz pieces very rarely get a mention. In an attempt to remedy this, I thought...
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A.T.P. Appreciation Post

Now that its back from a full service, I thought I'd post my Ebel A.T.P. The W.W.W Dirty Dozen are often described as 'the' Second World War watch, pu...
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Calling G-Shock Experts

I've got a very specific question about my GW-M5610 with the 3159 module. Is there a way to swap the month.date format to show the date first? I've wa...
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Where do you stand on vintage straps?

The period correct Bonklip bracelet I've got for my Ebel ATP is the only strap I use that I haven't owned from new - the idea of sharing DNA with past owners is a bit off-putting to me! However, I do...
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Watch & Car Pairings?

I've spent the day tinkering with a 1985 Ex Military Land Rover while wearing my late 1984 Ex Military CWC G10 and it got me thinking, the two are a p...
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Is Leather on a G-Shock a Crime?

A lot of people say putting leather on a dive watch makes you a wrong'un, but I feel like this might take it a step further
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