{"product_id":"mens-watch-1930s-british-airmans-style-quartz-watch-new-in-pack","title":"Eaglemoss 1980s British Airman's Style Quartz Watch (Issue 68)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1980s British Airman's watch is an accurate reproduction of the classic Royal Air Force military timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold War Aviation Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timepiece replicates the standard-issue wristwatches worn by \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Air Force pilots\u003c\/strong\u003e during the Falklands era. The design has a high-contrast \u003cstrong\u003eblack dial\u003c\/strong\u003e with green Arabic numerals, a layout first chosen in the 1980s so aircrews could read the time in a split second. It marks a classic period when military aviation gear shifted from mechanical movements to reliable quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReliable Quartz Movement\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a reliable \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps much better time than old mechanical designs. The polished case is \u003cstrong\u003e36.8mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and just 9.6mm deep, so it sits nice and flat on your wrist without catching. The glass lens is a tough, flat mineral crystal, and the crown wheel is styled to be easy to grip and turn when you need to adjust it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWoven Canvas Strap\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the strap, you get a rugged \u003cstrong\u003etan canvas strap\u003c\/strong\u003e that's 20mm wide, styled after the military's lightweight nylon webbing. This breathable woven fabric keeps the \u003cstrong\u003ealloy case\u003c\/strong\u003e secure on your wrist and is much more comfortable in hot weather than leather. It is a solid, straightforward setup that works well for hiking, daily wear, or historic aviation collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSetup and Packaging\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes brand-new in a presentation box with an \u003cstrong\u003einstalled battery\u003c\/strong\u003e and a spare. Just a quick heads-up: the hands might look like they are free-moving in the case at first. This is completely normal for this movement during transit and stops the moment you push the \u003cstrong\u003ecrown wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e fully in to connect the battery and lock the gear train in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquip your wrist with this reliable Cold War aviation tribute and bring military-grade styling to your daily kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forces Uniform and Kit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31280548937822,"sku":"SKU9979D","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/1_-_Eaglemoss_British_1980_s_Airmans_Watch_Issue_68_-_SKU9979D.jpg?v=1780482873","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/mens-watch-1930s-british-airmans-style-quartz-watch-new-in-pack","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}