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2. 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.

3. MIL-W-46374 - Wikipedia

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   MIL-W-46374 is a specification first published on October 30, 1964, [1] for US military watches. [2] The 46374 was specified as an accurate, disposable watch. In its span, it encompassed metal and plastic cased watches with both mechanical and quartz movements. [2] The 46374 replaced the MIL-W-3818, reducing cost and inheriting the dial from ...

4. Marathon Watch - Wikipedia

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   Today Marathon manufactures watches that conform to United States Military Standard MIL-PRF-46374G, as well as those of other nations. Marathon is the sole supplier of watches to the United States Armed Forces. [1] [2] Marathon watches are issued to US military personnel, [3] but are also available to the general public. [4] [5]

5. List of established military terms - Wikipedia

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   Mid-watch: Tends to be the midnight to 0400 watch. Also known as "balls to four" due to military time equivalent 0000-0400. [11] Needle alive: Airspeed indicator showing increasing speed. Port Side: Left hand side of the ship. [11] Quarters: Generally the morning assembly of all hands for muster and accountability. [11]

6. Luminox - Wikipedia

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   Luminox Watch Company is a U.S. company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Pfaffikon, Switzerland. Luminox also makes branded watches for various military groups with custom insignias and designs. Among these are the Heliswiss team, US Coast Guard , US Air Force , and a variety of other special forces and EMS teams worldwide.

7. Victorinox's New Journey 1884 Watches Are Rugged and ... - AOL

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   The collection includes five quartz and two mechanical watches—all with pleasantly accessible prices. Victorinox's New Journey 1884 Watches Are Rugged and Ready for Everyday Adventures Skip to ...