Military Officer - October 2008 - (Page 11) Did the Red Baron Hate This Watch? We turned to World War I aviation history for a timepiece that truly captures the thrill of the cockpit. W honors the early chronographs with a historic masterpiece, the Flyboy 1916 timepiece. e can’t really speak for the top German air ace of World War I, but it’s likely he wasn’t crazy about chronographs. For the British, French and Yanks who fought ferociously in the skies over Europe, new multi-function wristwatches proved invaluable. These stopwatches helped time complicated maneuvers like barrel rolls in their Sopwith Camel bi-planes. During dogfights in the smoke and flak-filled skies, any advantage was welcome. Stauer Morgan, Roosevelt, Harriman, and Baruch. The press dubbed them “The Millionaire Unit,” but years of distinguished service proved that their commitment was no joke. Aviation history comes alive. Our designers felt compelled to pay tribute to these pioneering pilots with an updated version of an early cockpit classic. To honor these adventurers of New Haven, we went back to our own history books and studied the early aviator’s timepieces. The Stauer Flyboy 1916 is fused in rose gold and has three tachymeters and a moveable bezel to measure speed and ascent. The chronograph function allows you to measure elapsed time and stop on a dime. The interior complications measure elapsed minutes and “As a professional restorer of antique and classic watches for major museums, I recently reviewed the movement and individual parts of the Stauer Flyboy 1916 timepiece. The assembly and the precision of the movement are a mix of history and accuracy rarely seen.” —George Thomas Towson Watch Company hours as well as display a military 24hour clock. Of course, if you are not thrilled, you may return the timepiece within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Other watch manufacturers believe that when it comes to price, the sky’s the limit; not at Stauer. This is a limited edition of 1,916 pieces, so please don’t wait, our last 3 limited editions are completely sold out. WATCH SPECS: - Fused rose gold case with chronograph function - 3 interior complications and date window - Crocodile-embossed leather band - Fits a 61/2"–81/4" wrist - 10 ATM water resistance Honoring the “Millionaire Unit.” The air during the Great War was filled with heroes, but one group of flyboys in particular caught our attention. In 1916, a group of students from Yale University, driven by patriotic sentiment and daredevil attitude, formed their own “Air Force” to get airborne for the Allied powers. Using their well connected families' resources, these Bulldogs purchased their own planes and hired flight instructors. These Elis were from well known American families: Taft, Not Available in Stores Stauer Flyboy 1916 Watch M.S.R.P. $895 only $195 +S&H or 2 zero interest payments of $97.50 +S&H Call now to take advantage of this limited offer. 1-800-386-7169 Promotional Code FBW138-01 Please mention this code when you call. www.stauer.com 14101 Southcross Drive W., Dept. FBW138-01 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Smart Luxuries—Surprising Prices http://www.stauer.com
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