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    Issue 18 - 1950s Egyptian Naval Commando

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    Churchy
    , Dec 29, 2014 at 03:50 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)

    During the mid 1950s Egypt ordered a special version of the Panerai Radiomir for their commando troops, designed for extreme underwater conditions the "Egiziano" had a monster 60mm riveted case, and the signature Panerai Crown guard.
    Sadly the Eaglemoss version is a poor representation of this iconic watch.
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    Updated Dec 29, 2014 at 09:38 PM by Churchy

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    Issue 13 - 1960s German Naval Commando

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    Churchy
    , Dec 24, 2014 at 09:55 PM (Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection.)
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    This watch is based on the classic Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. One of the worlds best regarded deep sea watches.
    Various models of the fifty fathoms were issued to the West German Bundeswehr Kampfschwimmers (German Navy Combat divers) from the late sixties right through to the mid eighties.
    The MWC version looks like a mix of several models from the period.
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    Updated Dec 28, 2014 at 11:32 PM by Churchy

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