A quick look on some Militaries - What to take for the next days

Oct 30, 2014,06:46 AM
 


.. Some of you may remember my little report some months ago, on three "little"
Military watches, two from JLC and one from IWC
Here a picture from this Trio : WWW - MOD, then Mark XI from IWC,
and finally JLC Mark VII "Weems", also a classic .


Strong Trio, but with charm: WWW, Mark11/ IWC, Weems


Have to say, really like them all, each of them has a special character,
- but for these remaining week days, I decided on two of them,
black-dialled both :


Black - dialled Duo.. Pretty cool companions



The IWC Mark -11



JLC WWW with MOD redial (Ministry of Defense)


Interestingly the stamp on the WWW's dial with "P" stands for Promethium, as an Isotope
for the illumination substance.

You will easily realize, that the JLC writing upper third is less crisp, and a bit " smudgy", which
is typical for these MOD redialling series , Ministry-of-Defense to remove the hazardious
Radium.

Hope you liked the little Military pair, which actually wears really nice
and surprisingly not at all too small..

Have a great weekend, all !
Best, hs

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Eye candies

 
 By: HansL : October 30th, 2014-07:40
Definitely these watches are eye candies to me and thanks a lot for your sharing! Best regards, Hans

Weems

 
 By: HansL : October 30th, 2014-12:16
Hi, Can I know what your Weems marking looks like? Many thanks! Hans

She has the classical markings.. Pic enclosed.. HAGWE !

 
 By: hs111 : October 30th, 2014-14:16
.. The watch is depicted in Zaf Basha's JLC Guide Book, on pg 89 , together with some explanations in the chapter, which I assume, you may know. Here is the caseback: - Ser no is a 4 digit no ( 2 numbers erased for privacy), 40 depicts the year - above th...  

Don't quite know, what you mean.. The markings are exactly, as in Zaf's book..???

 
 By: hs111 : October 30th, 2014-23:30
.. and as I wrote above, just above Mark VIIA etc., there are: " A" the crown then "M", but they are difficult to read & faded Could you pls explain, what else I should expect ? Best, hs PS: unfortunately, ImageShack ( as reported) does not display any mo... 

Is the complete marking like that?

 
 By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-23:34
I don't see it on your picture, but my eyes are tired... ...  

Yes, exactly !!.. Just, that "A- Crown - M" are pretty faded but there

 
 By: hs111 : October 30th, 2014-23:43
It's true , on yours the top line with the crown etc is engraved stronger, other than that, it is identical ! Right now, she is with my watchmaker for a service Thanks anyway, but we can have a look at her, when I bring it, for the Double shot. Best, hs

Found a better case-back pic.. Where top engravings are seen better.. :)

 
 By: hs111 : October 31st, 2014-03:10
.. but still a little more faded then the next 3 lines.. Better readability.. But a bit faded .. IMHO, all looks good ! But thx again, for the advice & kind confirmations ! Best, also for the upcoming WE ! Best, hs ...  

Great Trio. I have to congratulate you for the JLC WWW Wristshot. Very sensual.

 
 By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-08:59
Yes, you are right, this " P " dizl is much less neat, but it is a rare beast. As for your white dialed one, I will have to post some pics... Best, my dear friend. Nicolas

Thx kindly, also for your encouragement !.. Yes, as per the white dialled Mark VIIWeems

 
 By: hs111 : October 30th, 2014-09:22
.. she just has needed a service, but that dial is practically NOS ( interestingly you can find that very watch in Zaf's Book, pg 89, ( also including the - which is nice, overall ) I was already thinking of a Double shot of the 2 Weems, once we'll meet ... 

That's a long one, between yours and mine...

 
 By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-09:36
We'll need to prepare a big table! ;) Best, Nicolas

:)))) .. !!! [nt]

 
 By: hs111 : October 30th, 2014-09:40

Fab trio

 
 By: jml_watches : October 31st, 2014-00:52
Hi Lovely watches. My xi is great and has a lot of appeal. One of my favourite military watches. Cheers JML

Thx for your kind comments !.. Yes, indeed - The Mk-11 is a great piece ( though mine from IWC)

 
 By: hs111 : October 31st, 2014-01:08
.. and the others are actually very nice to wear, as well .. Thx again for kind looking & HAGWE ! Best, hs

Great trio, HS!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : November 7th, 2014-08:58
Which will sure make your hours much more enjoyable. This distant cousin says hello :-) Have a great weekend! All the best, Alejandro ...  

Hej Alejandro !! .. Nice to read you !.. Thx for kind looking !.. Your 109 is superb ! :))

 
 By: hs111 : November 7th, 2014-10:09
.. Thx again for the nice Hello ! Best & HAGWE !! hs :)

Of course, Nico!!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : November 7th, 2014-10:31
It is the crown (all three of them) of my collection ;-).

Good! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 7th, 2014-10:34