CHENOA, Ill. -(Ammoland.com)- The American brand Minuteman Watch Co. has just announced that they are starting to accept pre-orders on their long awaited project X series of watches.
These watches will be assembled in the United States by highly skilled American watchmakers. This is the companies first series that will feature quality automatic winding watch movements. Below is some information about each version which will be offered.
The Minuteman Darby model will be offered in a choice of black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) as well as brushed stainless steel. Both versions will be constructed of 316L stainless steel.
The Minuteman Darby is named in honor of Brigadier General William O. Darby. General Darby is credited with bringing the Army Rangers back into existence in the United States during World War II.
General Darby formed and commanded the1st -3rd – 4th Ranger battalions, and was killed in action near the very end of the war while serving as assistant Commander of the Tenth Mountain Division.
The Minuteman Gray Man The Minuteman Darby model will be offered in a choice of black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) as well as brushed stainless steel. Both versions will be constructed of 316L stainless steel.
The Gray Man name comes from a term used by many regarding Navy SEALs BUD/S training. “There is a saying in BUD/S: ideally you want to become the gray man. In other words, you become invisible, nobody notices you, because you do everything so perfectly that you never stand out.”
The dials for this model have a black background and a very light grey printing for the text, numerals, and markers.
The Minuteman RWB The Minuteman Darby model will be offered in a choice of black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) as well as brushed stainless steel. Both versions will be constructed of 316L stainless steel.
The idea behind the RWB, is to offer an eye catching watch with blue sunray dial in a patriotic yet tasteful looking Red, White, and Blue color combo.
Here are the specifications for the above watches:
- Proudly assembled in the USA by Minuteman Watch Co.
- Stainless Steel case with brushed finish
- Double domed sapphire crystal.
- Clear type A/R coating on the inside of the crystal.
- 42mm width without crown.
- Screw down crown.
- 200 meter water resistant.
- American made Leather strap.
- Miyota 9015 automatic mechanical movement.
- Luminous hands and dial.
To find additional info and photo’s for these new watches be sure to check out the Minuteman Watch Co brand web site.
About Minuteman Watch Co.:
Minuteman Watches was brought to life in 2013, for 3 reasons.:
1. To raise funds for charities that assist Veterans and their families.
2. To provide work for Americans when and where we can.
3. To provide a quality product at a fair price. We strive to build the best watch
possible that exceeds our price point.
Had a Swiss made, Juvenia, attached to the handset of my PRC25 every night, so whoever had guard had a trust worthy timepiece in his hands.
This was back in late ’68 through ’69, when we humped all day, broke up into platoon sized ambushes, every night.
That Swiss made automatic tool a beating and out shined many a Seiko I was offered in trade, or sale.
My oldest son had it cleaned and still has it, though it finally gave up. Cost me $250.00 at the px in Di An……long ago and far away!
I found an as new still in box with original receipt Swiss made Tissot in a pawnshop in Bremerton Washington, just off base near the Naval Shipyard where some of my relatives were stationed during WW II (Dad, Granddad, uncles). Bought it for $80. Has worked flawlessly for years, will probably still work for my grandkids. GOt tired of replacing batteries in the electronic ones. That was a few years ago when no one wanted the “automatic” watches. Fine by me. Somethimed the culture rejects the best option because its not “cool”. Fine… I know many who have to replace… Read more »
Automatic watches are great … you can wind them if you haven’t worn them in a while.
I wish someone with editing skills would double-check the articles … “they are starting to except pre-orders” .. ACCEPT is the proper word; anti-hunters call us stupid, let’s not give them examples.
Article omits the price. Would be nice if there were a version with a calibrated rotating bezel. I’d like to see a metal bracelet offered that matches the finish.
Would have been nice if pricing information was included