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Ollech & Wajs Swiss Made Torneau shaped exploding numbers watch: BRAND NEW.  This is a great looking automatic watch with a sophisticated textured bezel.  It is finished to the highest standards in a heavy polished stainless steel.  It featured a Swiss made 25 Jewel ETA 2824-2 Automatic movement.  The numbers on the dial appear to be exploding to keep the symmetry around the dial.  This look was popular in the 1920s but has been updated for 2007.  Date window at 3, quick setting date, and water resistant to 3 ATM.  It has a strong sapphire crystal that is scratch proof.  Like all of Mr. Wajs creations, this watch is durable, strong, built to last for ever and as always, provides exceptional value for money.  The dimensions are as follows: Width is 35mm excluding crown and length is 53mm, thickness is 13mm. A very well made watch by a famous Swiss firm that supplied American servicemen with timepieces during in the 1960s and 70s

Scarce Hamilton WW II Ordnance watch. Army Issue. Circa 1943.  17 jewels.  30x40mm.  Very good original white dial with sub seconds that has evenly aged to a cream color. Heavy screw back stainless Keystone Watch Case company case with stainless back and inner antimagnetic  cover is excellent with some slight signs of use.  The back has full military nomenclature.  The 17 jewel 987 Hamilton movement is mint (these movements were used in some of Hamilton's finest watches before and after the war).  Nice original winding crown and steel hands w/ rhadium insert.   This was issued to the U.S. soldiers in both the Europe and Pacific theaters of operation during W.W. II.  Nice timekeeper.  Supplied with period leather strap pictured or khaki two-piece cloth reproduction strap.  A Great looking all original World War II U.S. Army Military watch from a great watch company!

NRC COMPLIANCE NOTICE: All tritium glass vial luminous timepieces entering the United States must pass stringent testing in accordance with prescribed guidelines set forth by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).  All watches sold by Windy City Watch Collector have been tested at an independent testing facility, and cleared. Only the Marathon Watch Company holds a contract to supply gaseous tritium luminous timepieces to the United States Government.   Windy City Watch Collector is an authorized distributor of brand new Government first quality contract overruns to the public sector.  We are the only authorized distributor with offices in Europe and the USA.

U.S. Military Watch: ADANAC, Steel case.   42x46 mm.  This is similar to above but was manufactured in 1988, USAF and USN, Navigational Wristwatch. Heavy steel case features screw down crown and is signed "Gallet and Co." on the back.  The unit is equipped with a high quality Swiss made high precision Quartz Movement.  The watch is water resistant to 6 ATM (196 Ft).  It is designed for maintaining accuracy at high altitude to 35,000 FT without compensating pressurization.  The rotating outer bezel provides marking for a second time zone.  The dial is signed "ADANAC" (that is "Canada" spelled backwards) and features the radioactive symbol (Tritium isotope).  The steel back has full military markings.  This is in excellent near mint condition.  It comes complete with a new black nylon flight strap made by Marathon.  Makes a great everyday timekeeper.

Price $300. 

U.S. Military Navigator's Watch by Marathon, NEW (November, 2006).   42x46 mm.  This is the current issue, USAF and USN, Tritium Tracer (Glass Tubes) Navigational Wristwatch that glows 20 times brighter than an ordinary luminous watch. Same as watch above but with sterile dial.  The unit also features a high quality Swiss made high precision Quartz Movement.  The watch is water resistant to 6 ATM (196 Ft).  It is designed for maintaining accuracy at high altitude to 35,000 FT without compensating pressurization. The case is made of an extremely durable nylon/fiberglass composite material.  The rotating outer bezel provides marking for a second time zone.  The dial features the radioactive symbol (Tritium isotope).  The stainless steel back has full military markings including "Watch, Wrist: Navigators".  This is brand new (made in late 2005 or early 2006) and comes complete with black nylon flight strap (watch can be worn on the wrist or over one's flight jacket) and original box and instructions. Highly recommended -- Makes a great everyday timekeeper.

Price: $185 (extra additional strap available for $9)

U.S. Military Navigator's Watch by Marathon with date, "U.S. Government" signed version (February, 2007 contract).   42x46 mm.  This is the current issue, USAF and USN, Tritium Tracer (Glass Tubes) Navigational Wristwatch that glows 20 times brighter than an ordinary luminous watch. The unit also features a high quality Swiss made high precision Quartz Movement  with date feature.  The watch is water resistant to 6 ATM (196 Ft).  It is designed for maintaining accuracy at high altitude to 35,000 FT without compensating pressurization. The case is made of an extremely durable nylon/fiberglass composite material.  The rotating outer bezel provides marking for a second time zone.  The dial is signed "US GOVERNMENT", "Marathon" and features the radioactive symbol (Tritium isotope).  The stainless steel back has full military markings including "Watch, Wrist: Navigators".  This is brand new (made in 2007) and comes complete with black nylon flight strap (watch can be worn on the wrist or over one's flight jacket) and original box and instructions.  Highly recommended -- Makes a great everyday timekeeper.

Price: $185 (extra additional strap available for $9)

U.S. Military Watch by Marathon, Steel case -- New Manufacture using new old stock case.   42x46 mm.  This is similar to above with a new movement, dial and tritium vials.  The case was originally manufactured in 1990 for Desert Storm.  Tritium Tracer (Glass Tubes) Navigational Wristwatch that glows 20 times brighter than an ordinary luminous watch. Heavy steel case features screw down crown.  The unit is equipped with a high quality Swiss made high precision Quartz Movement.  The watch is water resistant to 6 ATM (196 Ft).  It is designed for maintaining accuracy at high altitude to 35,000 FT without compensating pressurization.  The rotating outer bezel provides marking for a second time zone.  The dial is signed "Marathon" and features the radioactive symbol (Tritium isotope).  The steel case with screw down crown has full military markings.  This is in new condition.  It comes complete with extra long black nylon flight strap, box and papers.  Makes a great everyday timekeeper.  One left!

Price: $400

U.S. Military Watch by Marathon, Steel case, Actual 1991 issue.   42x46 mm.  Same as above except this one is actual issue from 1991 and in mint condition  It comes complete with extra long black nylon flight strap.  Makes a great everyday timekeeper.

Price: $400

Stocker & Yale U.S. Military Mechanical Watch - New, Type 490.  This general purpose mechanical movement watch is actual military issue.  39x39 mm.  The movement is a Swiss made 17 jewel ETA quick beat movement with hacking feature (movement image).  The black case is made of an extremely durable nylon/fiberglass composite material and the crystal is hardened mineral glass with metal surround.   This type of watch was used extensively in the Gulf War and was manufactured under contract until 1999.  The Tritium Tracer (Glass Tubes) system glows 20 times brighter than an ordinary luminous watch which allows for excellent readability in low light and total darkness.  This unit is new and complete with military issue box.  I use one of these as my everyday watch and find it to be superb.  It functioned very well when I recently went snorkeling and hiking in Hawaii.  Manufactured and assembled in Switzerland.  An outstanding value, an all around good mechanical timepiece, and no longer manufactured!

Price: $175

Stocker & Yale U.S. Military Mechanical Watch - Used, Type 184A.  Similar to above.  Early version of S&Y general purpose mechanical movement watch.  Tritium painted dial and hands (instead of tubes).  39x39 mm.  The movement is a Swiss made jeweled ETA quick beat movement.  OD color.   Actual military issued watch that saw action during Desert Storm.  Nice example.

Price: $85.

Stocker & Yale U.S. Military Quartz Watch with date- New, Type 590.  This general purpose quartz movement watch is actual military issue.  39x39 mm.  The movement is a Swiss made quartz movement with quick change date and hacking feature.  The black case is made of an extremely durable nylon/fiberglass composite material and the crystal is hardened mineral glass with metal surround.   This type of watch was used extensively in the Gulf War and was manufactured under contract until late 1999.  The Tritium Tracer (Glass Tubes) system glows 20 times brighter than an ordinary luminous watch which allows for excellent readability in low light and total darkness.  This unit is new and complete with military issue box. Manufactured and assembled in Switzerland.  Another outstanding value, all around good military timepiece that is no longer manufactured!

Price: $165

U.S. Marathon TYPE 2 MIL- 46374 E military watch.  New in box with original paper work and inner box liner.  The Marathon type 2 - 348A is a high quality MIL-W-46374E issued watch. Black colored "E" type Marathons were issued in the early 1990's and are becoming very difficult to find in new old stock condition. They have a high-beat (ticking), Swiss 17 jewel mechanical (manual winding) maintainable and adjustable movement.  This is not an inexpensive quartz watch but a true quality mechanical timepiece. What is most collectable about the Marathon with the MIL-W-46374E specification: fewer E spec. watches were manufactured or issued than current military watches.

Price: $75

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Large "ETA 2824" Military Style Automatic.   Large, measuring 42mm x 49mm x 12mm!  Stainless steel case and buckle with a titanium coating. Military Kevlar strap.  Waterproof to 30 meters. Screw down crown. Luminous markers and hands.  Quick-set date. See through mineral glass display back shows off 25 jewel, ETA 2824-2, 28,800 vph. 38 hour power reserve movement (Automatic watch=no batteries!). Sapphire crystal. This is perhaps the finest automatic movement in production today and the same movement used in many high grade Swiss watches retailing for well over $1000. Hack second (second hand stops when setting time). 24hr dial.  Manufactured in extremely small batches in Switzerland by watchmakers.  Your choice of titanium matt finish (shown) or polished stainless steel. Comes in zipper pouch.  A nice large precision military style watch for a great price.

Large "ETA 2824" Military Diver 200 Automatic.   Manufactured by IW.  Extra high grade 25 jewel ETA movement with fantastic new style heavy (weighs 5.5 ounces) diver case. It is stainless steel and has some screws set in the lugs, on top. A really nice looking divers bezel rotates counter clockwise only for timing. Sapphire coated/sapphlex crystals, screw down crown and quick set date. Water resistant to 60 meters. The black dial is shiny, has some waves in the center part and is more detailed than we usually see from IW. The indices have gold borders, like a Submariner. Nice new polished/brushed steel bracelet from IW on this watch. Screws keep the links together and the quality is very good with a divers extension. 20 mm lug width. Measures 40 mm wide across the bezel and about 42  mm wide (not including the crown) x 49 mm long x 15 mm thick. See through Sapphire display back shows off 25 jewel, ETA 2824-2, 28,800 vph. 38 hour power reserve movement with gold colored rotor (Automatic watch=no batteries!). A large precision military style diver watch for a great price.

Large "ETA 2824" "Mars Mission" Automatic: Titanium case.   This unusual timepiece has a Swiss made ETA 2824 25 jewel automatic movement and a phenomenal Titanium case.  The movement is a grade-A version which has been gold flashed.  These are covered by a 1-yr. warranty.  The case features a display back and non-reflective black dial. Luminescent Arabic numerals are very easy to read. Water resistant with screw down crown. Screw back.  It is very large and should fit any size wrist.  I have seen these on other web sites for $300+ with MSRP of $700. Easily worth this price! Limited supply. Measures 42 mm wide (not including the crown) x 48 mm long x 13 mm thick. Screw down crown. Tritium markers and hands. Quick-set date. This is from a very small run.  A nice large precision watch for a great price.

Alfred Dunhill D-Type Asymmetrical watch -- NEW.  You are looking at a FANTASTIC rectangular DRIVERS watch crafted in solid stainless steel (316L).  It is wonderfully designed and crafted with thought given to comfort, styling and approach. The faceted lines of the watch allow it to be an item that will be noticed and have rich elegance that will be appreciated by others. Classic looking GUILLOCHE (really textured) dial gives an air of vintage styling while keeping time reading simple with an easy to read dial.  It has an awesome but elegant look! The movement is a high grade jeweled Swiss quartz movement for wonderful timekeeping accuracy. Classic drivers style case slanted at a comfortable angle to further the time reading ease of this watch, while keeping to warm classic vintage lines. This classic beauty comes new in the box with papers and open warranty card. The watch is mounted on a beautiful black leather strap with special loop fastening for driving.  It will fit up to a 8 ¼ inch wrist.  Raised polished steel bezel frames the silver colored dial with silver colored hands and hour markers. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet). Leather strap has a racing inspired fastening clasp. Made in Switzerland. Case is a long 43mm, 26.5mm wide and 8.5mm thick. Original retail price was $1150!

Bulova Accutron "Bowtie".  Model 214.  34x40mm.  Circa 1967.  Near mint dial  with silvered hands, hour markers with connecting lines.  Second hand has Accutron logo on it.  Excellent stainless case.  Nice bowtie lugs. Runs well.  An interesting 1960s Accutron tuning fork watch.