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For sale is a new old stocks WJs &Ollech Early Bird watch
38mm diameter
US$2000
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Established in the 1950s by Albert Wajs and Joseph Ollech, Ollech & Wajs specialized in the production of tough, purpose-driven military divers and automatic watches. There have become quite well known, and rare, amongst vintage military/pilot collectors for their Vietnam Era pieces.
O&W initially began building watches in Switzerland to sell through catalog orders, primarily in the US and UK. This business model swiftly transitioned into sending watches to US military base PX’s overseas once the Vietnam War was proven to be firmly engaged.
Like the Glycine Airman, the Early Bird utilized a 24-hour dial layout. However, the Early Bird’s added benefit of a 24-hour bezel meant that it could display two timezones at once. The Early Bird’s robust 38mm case (rated to 200 meters) and legible dial meant that it was an ideal choice for servicemen in Vietnam, many of whom bought Early Birds to replace their general issue watches.
One of the later advertisements describes it:
“Specially designed for SKIN DIVERS, PILOTS, WORLD TRAVELERS, MILITARY. Hour hand revolves once in 24 hours. 24-hour revolving bezel shows AM or PM time in any 2 time-zones.”
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