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Re: Vietnam watches - what was US military issue?

Hi Stewart
Glycine Airmans were pretty popular with fighter pilots from what I have read.
Raj

: I know there is a high proportion of US collectors on here, so I'm
: hoping you can help. The Vietnam war is something that I grew up
: with in 'Movie' format only - ie. all the Hollywood blockbusters
: from the 80's/90's. I wasn't old enough to comprehend the war in
: real-time.
: I know that the odd Heuer has seen action on the wrist of US
: fighter pilots, but was there an 'issued' watch for the
: military?
: The UK has it's known & well documented mil issued watches, but
: I've never really come across a genuine Vietnam issued watch.
: Some ebay sellers claim 'Vietnam era', ie. trying to 'cash in',
: but what do the US Mil collectors look for?

: Thanks
: Stewart

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