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  2. Patria (watchmaker) - Wikipedia

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    Patria Military Trench Watch from circa 1905 on leather bund strap At the beginning of the 20th Century, Patria began producing a wristwatch that would later be known as the Military Trench Watch. The Military Trench Watch featured a 36mm diameter case made from sterling silver or nickel silver and a white or black porcelain dial.

  3. US military watches - Wikipedia

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    Military watches are believed to have received their name from a German military request for a soldier in a watch house, otherwise known as a guard tower. One story tells that the military wristwatches came into use when a German naval officer needed to know the time but could not pull out a pocket watch since both his hands were busy operating the machine.

  4. List of equipment of the French Army - Wikipedia

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    In January 2020, it was announced the Glock 17 Gen 5 FR, a custom-made fifth generation model of the Glock 17 ("FR" standing for "France"), had been selected to be the new standard-issue pistol of the French Armed Forces, replacing the MAC 50 and PAMAS G1. 74,596 units were ordered with 80% for the French Army.

  5. Everyday carry - Wikipedia

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    Everyday carry (EDC) or every-day carry is a collection of useful items that are consistently carried on person every day. The main reasons for having EDC are utility (usefulness), self-sufficiency , and preparedness : to help individuals improve simple everyday problem solving , from the mundane (opening packages, minor repairs) to possible ...

  6. Trench watch - Wikipedia

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    Gold trench watch, 1916. The trench watch (wristlet) is a type of watch that came into use by the military during World War I, as pocket watches were not practical in combat. It was a transitional design between pocket watches and wristwatches, incorporating features of both. [1] [2] [3] [4]

  7. Elgin National Watch Company - Wikipedia

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    The watch was an 18-size, full plate design. In 1869, the National Watch Company won "Best Watches, Illinois Manufacture" at the 17th Annual Illinois State Fair, for which it won a silver medal. [3] The company officially changed its name to the Elgin National Watch Company in 1874, as the Elgin name had come into common usage for their watches.

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