This came in the mail today, all the way from Japan:
Well not the 64 guys, the watch!
It's a Timex retro throwback to the famed Ingersol Midget pocketwatches, converted into wristwatches, during WW1 and used by our fighting men "over there".
Really neat looking watch. I won't be timing any creeping barrage attacks or synchronizing for when to go "over the top", but it's just awesome! Wonderful WW1 themed field watch. It's an exclusive watch for the Japanese market, they offer two very similar models in the US but they don't look quite as much like the originals.
It has Timex's Indiglo feature which I really enjoy. The dial is clear and easy to read, perfect for moonlight trench raiding. The lugs are actually soldered on, as were the original Ingersols when they were converted into wrist watches for the fighting men who didn't want to fish around for a pocket watch during battle. The domed crystal is super old school as is the "onion" crown. The leather strap is a replica of those worn on the originals. The dial and hands are painted to resemble old radium paint. The same look, now with no radiation sickness!
And yes, sorry PC police, it does in fact say "MIDGET" on it, as did the original Ingersol Midgets. Different times back then and thankfully the Japanese weren't afraid to include it. The word is not found on the American variants lest we be offended!
Just thought I'd share, gang. Take care!
-Jay
