In the Marine Corps, as an officer, I was issued a watch with big numbers, big minute/hour/second hands and radioactive in the dark type paint. You had to wind them every day! I understood pilots too!
Thanks for reading Chip - I really like those Vietnam-era military issue field watches- not sure if that's what your's was like. I know some of the big names like rolex would make some of them, but I have a feeling those would be issued to those "in the know".
Very interesting piece! I really enjoy reading all the unique historical aspects of the aviation world that you present!
Thanks for reading - glad you find it interesting! Will try to do some more history.
Fascinating! I had no idea the wristwatch was developed to address an aviator’s need.
Does Flightlines have any plans to release a run of upfitted vintage timepieces?
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In the Marine Corps, as an officer, I was issued a watch with big numbers, big minute/hour/second hands and radioactive in the dark type paint. You had to wind them every day! I understood pilots too!
Thanks for reading Chip - I really like those Vietnam-era military issue field watches- not sure if that's what your's was like. I know some of the big names like rolex would make some of them, but I have a feeling those would be issued to those "in the know".