Royal Navy CWC Chronograph Archived due to its similarity to

due to its similarity to those used on railroad pocket watches

but suffice it to say that Breitling was out to produce a tough-as-nails timepiece that could operate in any condition

and many of the best drivers of the golden age of Formula 1 racing--the 1960s and 1970s--strapped a Heuer to their wrists

but a boy's watch

But since brass is so soft--softer than steel

Royal Navy CWC Chronograph Archived due to its similarity toMilitary issued wristwatches are one of the most interesting subsets of vintage timepiece collecting, if for no other reason than that they were built for exactly one purpose: versatility. It's easy to forget in today's world of precise digital timing and measurement that a wristwatch was an extremely important tool for military personnel. Whether on land, in the air, or at sea, a watch was required to keep time accurately and withstand the rigorous