| Beobachtungsuhr. A design classic and a bargain for a watch of this specification. It is a traditional pilot's watch. An excellent introduction to the world of mechanical watches. Automatic. Sapphire crystal and see through glass back. Brushed stainless steel case. Black dial. Date. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 37mm. H= 10mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2. Five year guarantee. Strongly recommended and now even more attractively priced, yet still with free shipping to UK addresses.
with strap £349
with stainless steel bracelet £409
For 2004 there is an alternative "purist's" execution of this watch. This has a solid flat stainless steel back (i.e. no window) with military engraving and a "broad arrow". This version costs an extra £20.
with solid back and strap £369
with solid back and bracelet £429
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| Royal Navy Military MKII. This model is fully magnetically screened. Automatic. Convex sapphire crystal. Brushed stainless steel case. Black or blue dial. Date. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 41mm. H= 13mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2. Five year guarantee.
with strap £625
with stainless steel bracelet £705
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| Royal Navy MK XX Kampfschwimmer (ref: 2101). A very unusual watch which makes a bold statement. Normally supplied with "pagoda glass" crystal. Hand winding movement. Brushed stainless steel case. Black dial. Luminous. Mineral glass see through back. Water resistant to 50m. Brown or black leather strap. D= 46mm. H= 20mm. (with pagoda glass). |
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| This is the Kampfschwimmer again, this time viewed from the side (pagoda glass version).
Flat glass version £373
Extra for pagoda glass £32
Extra for decorated movement £63
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COMMENT
We find Orfina (aka Uhrenschmiede) to be almost a one model range. The Beobachtungsuhr is easily the most popular model with its classic appeal and 5 year guarantee. |
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