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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. 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 ...

4. Marathon Watch - Wikipedia

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   Its predecessor company, Weinstrum Watch, later to be named Wein Brothers, was founded in 1904. Marathon started supplying watches to the Allies of World War II in 1941. Today Marathon manufactures watches that conform to United States Military Standard MIL-PRF-46374G , as well as those of other nations.

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   October Prime Day watch deals include tickers from Citizen, Seiko, Bulova, Timex, Casio, and more with discounts up to 60% off.

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. 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 ...