From the 1960s The Royal Australian Navy issued it’s specialist Clearance Diving Team with watches that were available from the company DROZ. They were purchased in small batches and there are at least three different models, they are very sought after and command high prices on the collector market. The model depicted by the MWC watch is most likely a DROZ SuperCompressor. ...
Updated Dec 28, 2014 at 11:47 PM by Churchy
This should more accurately be called the Observers watch. B-Uhr is an abbreviation for Beobachtungs-uhr, literally Observation watch, The B-Uhr type-B style dial was designed to be read quickly and easily in the high stress situations Pilots would often experience. The magazine states that the original versions were made by a number of companies including: A. Lange & Sohne, Stowa, IWC, Wempe, and ...
Updated Dec 14, 2014 at 12:53 AM by Churchy
Back in February I saw a TV advert for one of those part-work magazines, usually my brain switches off when I see these but this caught my attention. Eaglemoss Military Watches Collection. A collection of 80, Military style watches from the 20th century, Land, Sea and Air, from all over the world, just £10 each fortnight, delivered to your door. If you like you can skip to the next ...
Updated Dec 28, 2014 at 11:51 PM by Churchy
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