Perhaps more than any other watch in history , the mk11 truly embodies what it means to be a "tool watch" . Manufactured by International Watch Company and Jaeger LeCoultre , based on specifications provided by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) the mk11 was designed from the ground up with functionality and utility at the forefront .
http://wornandwound.com/time-spec-the-mark-11/
The Mark 11 Military Watch .
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
Fascinating article Bern.
Shows just how tough these old mechanicals were.
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I think our very own Paul D has one of these?
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Shows just how tough these old mechanicals were.
Hate to think what a Dirty Dozen is worth!
I think our very own Paul D has one of these?
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
Thanks for that Nick , i didn't know .smegwina wrote: think our very own Paul D has one of these
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
My memory might have failed a bit...tempusmaximus wrote:Thanks for that Nick , i didn't know .smegwina wrote: think our very own Paul D has one of these
Here is the thread..... similar though.
http://www.christopherwardforum.com/vie ... hp?t=19611
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
I remember that one now , not the same but a very nice watch .smegwina wrote:Here is the thread..... similar though.
Thank's for the link Nick .
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
Great read Bernie. Love the Mk11 watch and all the successors. The MkII linked at the end of the article is a nice homage, and of course I love my SBIII . Nothing (including the modern IWC's) compares to the originals though.
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
I agree ,i wish i had an original in the collectionLavaine wrote:Nothing (including the modern IWC's) compares to the originals though
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
I'd take a Timefactors Speedbird over this all day every day. Nice enough, but not AS nice or as good value IMO.
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
Paul owns a JLC 6b which is its predecessor of sorts.smegwina wrote:Fascinating article Bern.
Shows just how tough these old mechanicals were.
Hate to think what a Dirty Dozen is worth!
I think our very own Paul D has one of these?
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A complete dirty dozen is up for sale at Watches of Knightsbridge next month I think so we will soon see it's total value.
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
Here is a link to the story of the dirty dozen. Fascinating and who wouldn't love owning the full set, although apparently a few of them (Grana) are like hens teeth. I'm sure the cost of even trying to collect the set is prohibitive.
https://watchxchange.london/blogs/watch ... itish-army
https://watchxchange.london/blogs/watch ... itish-army
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C60 Pro 300, C60 Sunrise, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)
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Re: The Mark 11 Military Watch .
^^^A very interesting article , thank you for posting . Below the dirty dozen
Bernie
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