Watches at War: Military Influence on the Industry
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War impacts everything around it and the watch industry is no different. From the popularization of men's wrist watches to the increased durability of tool watches, movements in the industry started during war time more often than one might think.
Well CQ is here to help walk you through the history of war and watches. From the birth of the iconic Rolex Milsub, the spur of the popularity of Panerai, and even the invention of the Breitling Navitimer, many brands and pieces have risen and fell thanks to war history. Find out more on this episode of The Classroom!
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