18mm Elasticated French Navy and Special Forces Strap in Green with a Red Stripe ELVIA The special covert matte black

The special covert matte black non-reflective PVD finish on this watch is often specified in military contracts for special forces

This particular recreation was conceived in January 2009 when a US veterans association approached us to explore the viability of making a watch identical in appearance to the original GG-W-113 watches used during the Vietnam War

Bezel Insert Type: Upgrading from Aluminium to a Scratch Resistant Ceramic Bezel

variants of which have been used by the military since the mid-1980s

the PVD process alters the steel at a molecular level

18mm Elasticated French Navy and Special Forces Strap in Green with a Red Stripe ELVIA The special covert matte blackMilitary Watch Straps: A Legacy of Functionality and Design The term military watch straps is often broadly applied to one piece straps, but a closer look reveals a fascinating variety, each with its own origins in different military branches across various countries. Historically, ground troops have relied on the NATO strap or its U. S. variant, while aircrew have preferred the Bund Strap. Divers, on the other hand, have used standard NATO straps,