Bulova Aviator's Field Watch Dirty Dozen and value proposition - especially

and value proposition - especially when comparing to those other 60's sport chronographs

Longines has been a staple of the Swiss watchmaking industry since the mid 19th century

and of course their signature Orange dial for maximum visibility underwater

during which Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space

'Aldo' bezels have been prized for their incredibly precise restoration of the rarely intact Bakelite inserts

Bulova Aviator's Field Watch Dirty Dozen and value proposition - especiallyWhy We Love It Military issued wristwatches quite simply one of the coolest sub genres in vintage watch collecting these were purpose built timepieces that were designed to accompany soldiers, sailors and airmen in the rigors of service on and off the battlefield, and each and every one has serious provenance even if we don't know its unique story. The purchase of some military issued timepieces one sometimes require the sale of multiple vital organs,