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Got a “what is it” question

Post by Henryj » Thu May 14, 2020 5:59 pm

A guy on my Cold War Sub Vets FB group posted this, asking for any info.
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Re: Got a “what is it” question

Post by rockmastermike » Thu May 14, 2020 6:33 pm

I don't know but if you send Mike a PM I bet he'd know a thing or three about it.
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Re: Got a “what is it” question

Post by BBK357 » Thu May 14, 2020 6:49 pm

Pic of the back?

I’m guessing Benrus


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Re: Got a “what is it” question

Post by gr8sw » Thu May 14, 2020 7:26 pm

hate to say it, but looks like one of the many fakes coming from Vietnam... don't recall seeing those hands on any military-issue :shrug:

could be wrong, been known to happen... hope so :lol:
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Re: Got a “what is it” question

Post by Steve O. » Thu May 14, 2020 8:34 pm

Unfortunately Peter's probably right. A lot of odd stuff coming out of Vietnam. Saw a Patek Philippe(?) military watch similar to a genuine Benrus on the bay not long ago.
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Re: Got a “what is it” question

Post by toxicavenger » Thu May 14, 2020 8:57 pm

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Re: Got a “what is it” question

Post by demer03 » Fri May 15, 2020 2:25 am

Post that and a back pic on Military Watch Forum. Our Mikey and those guys are to go to there.
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