However, there are three things that makes this old Omega particularly attractive, besides the originality and condition:That Fat ArrowThe Military Arrow on the lower half of this Chopard Mille Miglia GT-XL is a desirable trait of a British military watch, you'll notice the IWC we mentioned above has it too. It makes this watch easily identifiable as British military issue.The SizeThis watch is sized at 37mm, not unreasonably small by today's standards. We can't tell you how many times people have come to us saying they didn't realize just how small most military (and vintage in general) watches are. We once owned a beautiful military Jaeger that was 33mm. Too small to wear, so we sold it. This Omega is a rare large size and will definitely attract more attention because of it.The PriceYes, the price. This Omega is selling for only $1695. Yes, it is true that some military Chopard Mille Miglia GT-XL sell for less than their civilian counterparts because they are less complicated and often used lower quality movements, but today's Omega is a winner from every angle.
When looking for a vintage watch, many people are immediately intrigued by a military piece. The idea of a battle-tested beater with real (albeit hard to define) provenance is a great way to start off a collection or to add to one as a character piece. Now military watches vary a lot in price, those made by Rolex obviously leading the charge into ridiculousness, but that's not to say you can't find a great looking Military watch from a high-mark brand that is affordable. After all, we've brought you this classic Heuer pilot's watch from the Bundeswehr, this IWC for the British Air Force, and a personal favorite, this Hamilton Canteen watch signed by a short-lived wing of US Military Bureaucracy; all of which are relatively affordable.Today we are bringing you a great military watch from Omega that is truly a great deal. It is a British Military Chopard Mille Miglia GT-XL from the year 1953 that is completely original. The crown, the dial, the case, and movement are all original Omega and in great condition. It also features an anti-magnetic shield within the case (standard on most military Omegas).
