GG-W-113 Military Watch - Revision history

Richard: /* Altus GG-W-113 */

2020-07-31T20:00:09Z

Altus GG-W-113

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	* Depth Rating: 30M		* Depth Rating: 30M

	==[[~~Altus\|~~Altus GG-W-113]]==		==[[Glycine Altus GG-W-113]]==
	[[File:Altus.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Altus.jpg\|thumb]]
	* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm		* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm

Richard: /* Altus GG-W-113 */

2020-07-31T17:43:09Z

Altus GG-W-113

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	==[[Altus\|Altus GG-W-113]]==		==[[Altus\|Altus GG-W-113]]==
			[[File:Altus.jpg\|thumb]]
	* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm		* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm
	* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA-2801-2 (Gallet)		* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA-2801-2 (Gallet)

Richard: /* Technical Requirements */

2020-06-17T01:03:51Z

Technical Requirements

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	Luminous hands were produced using radioactive Tritium (hydrogen 3). On vintage examples of this watch, the luminescent material is generally no longer glowing.		Luminous hands were produced using radioactive Tritium (hydrogen 3). On vintage examples of this watch, the luminescent material is generally no longer glowing.

	The cases on these watches were stainless steel, generally with a matte or parkerized finish. ~~“Parkerization”~~ is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion. These finishes were more durable, less reflective, and generally better suited for military application as they held up better in extreme weather and under heavy use.		The cases on these watches were stainless steel, generally with a matte or parkerized finish. “[[Parkerisation\|Parkerization]]” is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion. These finishes were more durable, less reflective, and generally better suited for military application as they held up better in extreme weather and under heavy use.

	==[[Hamilton GG-W-113]]==		==[[Hamilton GG-W-113]]==

Richard: /* GG-W-113 Military Watch */

2020-06-01T17:38:51Z

GG-W-113 Military Watch

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	'''US Military Issue'''		'''US Military Issue'''

	GG-W-113 was a spec released in 1967 and was issued concurrently for many years. The differentiation was that it featured exclusively a 17-jewel, manual-wind and hacking movement and a “sterile” dial for legibility. These watches were meant for issue to pilots and were produced by [[Benrus]], [[Hamilton]], [[Marathon]], and [[Altus]]. They produced between 1967 and the late 1980’s, when quartz movements began to gain popularity and start replacing mechanical models. They were utilized most prominently in the Vietnam War, but may also have been deployed in conflicts within the Persian Gulf and other middle eastern theatres.		GG-W-113 was a spec released in 1967 and was issued concurrently for many years. The differentiation was that it featured exclusively a 17-jewel, manual-wind and hacking movement and a “sterile” dial for legibility. These watches were meant for issue to pilots and were produced by [[Benrus]], [[Hamilton]], [[Marathon]], and [[Altus]]. They were produced between 1967 and the late 1980’s, when quartz movements began to gain popularity and start replacing mechanical models. They were utilized most prominently in the Vietnam War, but may also have been deployed in conflicts within the Persian Gulf and other middle eastern theatres.

	==Technical Requirements==		==Technical Requirements==

Richard: /* Benrus GG-W-113 */

2020-05-27T17:20:42Z

Benrus GG-W-113

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	* Depth Rating: 30M		* Depth Rating: 30M

	In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the ~~“Bullit”~~. The ~~“Bullit”~~ [[Benrus 3061]] was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank ~~Bullit”~~ as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.		In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullitt”. The “Bullitt” [[Benrus 3061]] was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullitt” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.

	==[[Marathon]] [[Marathon GG-W-113\|GG-W-113]]==		==[[Marathon]] [[Marathon GG-W-113\|GG-W-113]]==

Richard: /* Benrus GG-W-113 */

2020-05-27T02:31:06Z

Benrus GG-W-113

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	* Depth Rating: 30M		* Depth Rating: 30M

	In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullit”. The “Bullit” was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullit” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.		In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullit”. The “Bullit” [[Benrus 3061]] was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullit” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.

	==[[Marathon]] [[Marathon GG-W-113\|GG-W-113]]==		==[[Marathon]] [[Marathon GG-W-113\|GG-W-113]]==

Richard: /* Marathon GG-W-113 */

2020-05-27T01:27:46Z

Marathon GG-W-113

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	In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullit”. The “Bullit” was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullit” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.		In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullit”. The “Bullit” was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullit” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.

	==[[Marathon]] GG-W-113==		==[[Marathon]] [[Marathon GG-W-113\|GG-W-113]]==
	* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm		* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm
	* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA-2801-2 (Gallet)		* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA-2801-2 (Gallet)

Richard: /* Benrus GG-W-113 */

2020-05-27T01:27:20Z

Benrus GG-W-113

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	* Depth Rating: 30M		* Depth Rating: 30M

	==Benrus GG-W-113==		==[[Benrus GG-W-113]]==
	* Size: 34mm x 18mm		* Size: 34mm x 18mm
	* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA 2750 (Benrus Cal GY1L2)		* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA 2750 (Benrus Cal GY1L2)

Richard: /* Hamilton GG-W-113 */

2020-05-27T01:27:09Z

Hamilton GG-W-113

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	The cases on these watches were stainless steel, generally with a matte or parkerized finish. “Parkerization” is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion. These finishes were more durable, less reflective, and generally better suited for military application as they held up better in extreme weather and under heavy use.		The cases on these watches were stainless steel, generally with a matte or parkerized finish. “Parkerization” is a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion through the application of a chemical phosphate conversion. These finishes were more durable, less reflective, and generally better suited for military application as they held up better in extreme weather and under heavy use.

	==Hamilton GG-W-113==		==[[Hamilton GG-W-113]]==
	* Size: 34mm x 18mm		* Size: 34mm x 18mm
	* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA 2750 (Hamilton Cal 649)		* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA 2750 (Hamilton Cal 649)

Richard: /* Marathon GG-W-113 */

2020-05-27T01:25:32Z

Marathon GG-W-113

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	In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullit”. The “Bullit” was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullit” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.		In addition to the military issue GG-W-113, Benrus also produced a civilian version that is known to collectors as the “Bullit”. The “Bullit” was famously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 movie of the same name, gracing the wrist of the San Francisco cop “Frank Bullit” as he raced around the streets in his dark green Ford Mustang GT. This model is easy to differentiate by noting its red-tipped seconds hand.

	==Marathon GG-W-113==		==[[Marathon]] GG-W-113==
	* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm		* Size: 36mm x 17.6mm
	* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA-2801-2 (Gallet)		* Movement: 17 Jewel ETA-2801-2 (Gallet)