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very interesting read...
Nov 16, 2011,00:12 AM
and congrats on your latest acquisition!
-MW
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An In Depth Review of The Mark 7 A
By: amanico : November 15th, 2011-03:12
This is my latest addition ( and probably my last ) in my short Vintage Military JLC watches collection. From Left to Right: Mark 7 A ( 1942 ), Mark 7 A Weems ( late 1942 ), WWW ( 1944 ) and Mark 11 ( 1953 ) : I already made a post about these Mark V 7 A ...
as always
By: playtime : November 15th, 2011-05:14
an enjoyable review and read! Like you, I prefer the thicker lugs--yet despite it appearance, still seems a well-proportioned and balanced watch Jason
Nice!
By: =RWK= : November 15th, 2011-06:20
Now all you have to do is remanufacturer at Ø 42 mm and send it to me...Remember, you forgot my Christmas gift last year! Best, -- Richard.
Now, that is an idea.
By: amanico : November 15th, 2011-13:48
A re edition, or better,n an hommage of these pliot watches would be an excellent thing and fill a gap... Since how many time didn't we see a Pilot watch from the Grande Maison??? Best, Richard. Nicolas.
congratulations Nicolas
By: ChristianDK : November 15th, 2011-09:56
and thank you for a greast review. I like the "fat" case/lugs. It si perhaps not elegant as you say, but it has a really tool watch precence to it. Lovely. And no 32732 mm is NOT to small - its all about the watch. But you know how you convinced me of tha...
It is all about the watch, indeed, Christian.
By: amanico : November 15th, 2011-14:05
These military timepieces give a lot of pleasure, when you wear them. Elegance is an attitude, and size has nothing to see, here. Best, my friend. Nicolas.
These are great pieces of History and also mystery.
By: amanico : November 15th, 2011-14:02
Your MK VII with the Red 12 is really nice, Clavi. And the good idea you had is to show two wrist shots, as they demonstrate that those watches are small, but absolutely wearable. Another part of the mystery is that on my Weems, the case back is not engra...
Thank you for the review
By: nilomis : November 16th, 2011-04:08
Nicolas, I never had on my hands any of those but, by your great review, the Mark 7A "fat" is a true beauty. Love the clean dial and hands. Cheers and thank you again, Nilo
Nicolas, please let me add…
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 16th, 2011-12:34
My friend, Your outstanding post light up my dark November evening! Another master post on a very nice piece of the rich JLC history! Thank you! Please let me add a document from the Naval Service Royal Air Force/Ministry of Aviation: The description of t...
I know this document!
By: amanico : November 16th, 2011-14:11
I already saw it, but can't remember well. Never pais attention to the date, though. '66... Strange. AFAIK, there were no Mark VII from the Grande Maison after '43. Thanks for your kind comments, my friend. More to come later. Best, Nicolas.
You have more?! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 16th, 2011-14:14
That is good news – we have a long dark winter ahead of us! Best, my friend Blomman
From memory the document
By: Ubik : November 19th, 2011-07:15
is correct. I should have a copy somewhere and will see if I can dig it out for you later next week.
I'll have a look at the documents next week
By: Ubik : November 19th, 2011-07:38
but not necessarily. The document shown is an extract from the military standards document. It shows the Omega only as a reference for the type of watch that is being described. The same would have been true for the WWW series of watches for example. A se...
There is a great deal of...
By: nwp627 : November 16th, 2011-18:48
...history at La Grande Maison...that needs to be repeated, perhaps next year? Perhaps with your help Nicolas? A word or two in the proper ear or ears! Thank you for another great report. N
This would be something great.
By: amanico : November 16th, 2011-23:01
But let's try to focus on the Geophysic first! Thanks for your kind words, Neil. Best, Nicolas.
Difficult to say...
By: amanico : November 18th, 2011-22:51
The VII and the XI are so different that it is difficult to not love both of them... Hence the reason to get these 4! Best, Nicolas.
Wonderful post Nico
By: Ubik : November 19th, 2011-07:14
The British military did like their watches, but they were thrifty as well. Often recasing them later on. I love the quartet picture, it's a great thema and nice to have the lineage of all four watches in your museum.
Yes, Eitan. This was a great time.
By: amanico : November 19th, 2011-07:23
Imagine such a watch on the current standards, but with the same spirit: Manual movement, a bigger case, not too bign though, clean and simple dial, robust case... Hmmm? Best, Nicolas.
Tempting me to get into the vintage game.
By: Ed. W : November 19th, 2011-22:08
Although I still have trouble overcoming the "it may not be accurate to +/- 3.4. or 5 seconds a day" issue... I really should.
Wearing this one today
By: Clavi : November 21st, 2011-04:36
Your post has inspired me to give this one a little bit of wrist time...
One more time.. :))
By: hs111 : November 21st, 2011-07:24
.. Yes, one more time, (a bit late, but hopefully not too late) to say, how much I enjoyed this post, pics and review: - That is a , how did you say - ".. small, but strong", and very nice piece, a true character for me, ( must fit you well, I see !!). Ye...
Aaah, hs, where were you hiding?
By: amanico : November 21st, 2011-07:47
It is always a pleasure to read you, my friend. One of these small but adorable "brutes " should fit very well in your already superb collection, for sure. History, character, and elegance. Small? Come on, it is perfectly sized for your " Service Secret N...