Ref. 31101 – BAUSELE MIL-SPEC ‘Field Watch’ - The official US ARMY™

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The Bausele US Army collection is inspired by watches from a time when they were kept for life. In the 1940s, military watches followed well-defined aesthetic codes. A brushed metal case so as not to reflect light, a black dial with luminous hands and numbers that told time at a glance in the dark of night, and a straightforward but ultra-precise and ultra-robust movement...

For the MIL-SPEC collection, the crown is filled with natural American soil – visible through the transparent crown cap – from military forts throughout the United States. Integrating this distinctive BAUSELE feature into a design that met the stringent MIL-W-46374F specifications was a challenge, but thankfully not an impossible one.
Packed into hard ground by scores of boots, swirled up in the air by countless helicopter dust-offs, the soil that witnessed so many drills, parades, salutes – in short, history – gains a special significance, treasured in the crown of BAUSELE MIL-SPEC watches.

BAUSELE brought together a design “task force” composed of 11 military veterans and watch specialists who were involved from the very beginning of the design process, making sure that all aspects of the watch were discussed, challenged and validated. Christophe Hoppé, who usually designs Bausele’s watches by himself, was very excited to bounce ideas around with great minds, pushing the envelope and exploring all the aspects and possibilities of this very special watch design.

Says Christophe Hoppé: “What’s especially gratifying is that each watch in the Bausele MIL-SPEC collection not only reflects the creativity of a fantastic group of people, but also that it is ultimately assembled by military veterans who share the passion for watchmaking. We hope this first limited edition of 500 pieces will be the foundation for a virtuous initiative that truly deserves widespread support.”

Says Arron Coote: “We’re especially pleased that we were able to stay true to our brand’s hallmark and maintain the Bausele crown in the MIL-SPEC collection. It does make each watch even more significant as part of our work with military veterans. It’s something very special that resonates with the wearer on a deeper level.”