Omega have diver watches covered, chronographs and dress watches, but where are modern versions of the classic military watches as worn by the Royal Air Force in the 40s and 50s?
A good question, especially when considering just how collectable the Omega 53 and WWWs are to some folks. I can only assume that as Hamilton do 'modern' field watches aplenty, that the Swatch group must already consider this area covered in their overall lineup?:think:
A modern rendition of the 30T2 would be nice though.
check out the museum collection. I'm sure the one I was interested in was similar to that. Just can't remember the number and name on top of my head right now.
Well, it's been over ten years, but Omega did produce the Dynamic a while back:
However nowadays I suspect that this ground has been filled by Timefactors and MKII so effectively that Omega wouldn't dare produce a simple unadorned military watch as these two have raised their game to a point at which a simple Omega just wouldn't be better enough to justify the 10X markup over, say the PRS 53.
As many Fleiger style or whatever watches that are being churned out by other companies these days, it'd be a pretty hard market to break into... Besides, the current Railmaster would be so similar it'd hardly warrant a new line of watches...
You know Joe, I have had a Bonclip waiting for absolutely ages and now, finally, I have a proper early 6b /159 returning from the spa to fit it on. Your WWW and '53 remind me why. Now I only have to find a late /159 and your two...
Here's an example of an original Longines WWW, commonly referred to as the Greenlander. It's estimated that only 5000 of these were delivered to the British Army. If that estimate is correct, given that it almost 70 years ago, there can't be too many of that number still around. Fairly sure though the caseback on this one is not original to the watch (the number on the lug should match the one second from top on the caseback).
they said they have 3 military style watches in their current catalog (all of which I think are hideous!)
5700.50.07 – Limited Edition (4,938) museum collection, Pilots model
5702.50.02 - Limited Edition (1,945) museum collection, Officers model
3291.50.00 – Speedmaster Multifunction, Titanium on titanium
And they said that Omega has no plans to produce anything Military themed in the near future.
they said they have 3 military style watches in their current catalog (all of which I think are hideous!)
5700.50.07 - Limited Edition (4,938) museum collection, Pilots model
5702.50.02 - Limited Edition (1,945) museum collection, Officers model
3291.50.00 - Speedmaster Multifunction, Titanium on titanium
And they said that Omega has no plans to produce anything Military themed in the near future.
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