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Availability of Ref. 411 (Goshawk) with sapphire crystal

sunday 06 may 2012 at 03h54

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Re-edition of the 2009 model featuring self-winding and Military Time reading.

411 oiled leather

This watch is powered by a calibre 8217, designed and manufactured with an "élaboré" finishing by the world's third biggest watchmaker: Citizen Watch Co.

Available in 2 bead-blasted finishings (steel or abrasion-resistant PVD) and with 2 choices of strap: woven nylon 6 (as used by the NATO) or oiled calf leather (black, brown or saddle).

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