1960s Era Wristwatches

[Firpo]

Being that Christmas is rapidly approaching thought I’d get a jump on present ideas. For my father the idea popped in my head of a Vietnam Era wristwatch, he served in the USMC 1963-67 and I thought this might make for a thoughtful gift. I’d prefer of course to find something original but this one seems to be a suitable substitute. So what do you guys think and do you have any suggestions?

https://mwcwatches.com/collections/...atch-resistant-sapphire-box-crystal-automatic

 

[thor447]

It's a bit larger than an original. It does however have a sapphire crystal and a 316L stainless case, which is great. It's difficult for me to delve much further because it only lists the movement as "24 Jewel Automatic". That being said, it looks very nice. If it is a Japanese or Swiss movement, it's probably worth the cost. If they put some cheap Chinese movement in it, it might be another story and make the watch non-serviceable in the long run. It does look very nice though.

 

[Hangfire]

That's a good looking watch Firpo.

Just so you can compare it to the real thing this is my VN watch that our friend and resident watch guru @thor447 went completely through and it is still wearing the original uncleaned issued band.....it was made by Benrus.

 

[dlbleak]

These are quartz but kind of a cool looking watch for the money

 

[Firpo]

Thanks @dlbleak appreciate the heads up.