{"id":1500,"date":"2025-07-12T19:32:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T19:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2025-07-12T19:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T19:32:45","slug":"fieldmaster-classic-1965-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/fieldmaster-classic-1965-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Fieldmaster Classic 1965 &#8211; Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A one of a kind Chronometer Investigations watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A robust, reliable, and elegant mechanical field watch designed for everyday wear, inspired by mid-20th-century military watches. Minimalist, readable, and purely mechanical\u2014with a touch of modern craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lets build one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd27 Specifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Movement<\/strong>:<br>Hand-wound mechanical movement (e.g., Seagull ST17 or Miyota 8N33 equivalent)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>21,600 BPH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>42-hour power reserve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hacking seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual wind only \u2013 no rotor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>316L Stainless Steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brushed finish with polished bevel edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>38mm diameter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11mm thickness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20mm lug width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid screw-down caseback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engraving: \u201cVintage Collectors Edition. CHRONOMETER INVESTIGATIONS.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crystal<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domed sapphire crystal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inner anti-reflective coating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dial<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matte black or military olive green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sandwich dial or painted lume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Arabic numerals: 12, 3, 6, 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railroad minute track<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subtle red triangle at 12 o&#8217;clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFieldmaster\u201d printed under 12, \u201cManual Wind \/ 50M\u201d above 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hands<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cathedral or syringe-style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super-LumiNova C3 or BGW9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep seconds hand with lume tip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crown<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large, signed push-pull crown (onion-style or coin edge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy grip for winding with gloves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Resistance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 meters <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strap<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thick canvas strap with leather backing or rugged NATO strap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military khaki, brown, or black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brushed stainless buckle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packaging<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comes in a rugged tin box with vintage-style service card and cloth pouch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdc Unique Features:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Field-Ready Construction<\/strong>: Scratch-resistant crystal, robust case, luminous hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Date Window<\/strong>: For symmetry and historical authenticity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engraved Coordinates<\/strong>: Optional version with GPS coordinates of a famous battlefield or exploration site etched on the case back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customization Option<\/strong>: Choose from 3 dial colors (Black, Olive, Desert Tan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd16 Logo:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fieldmaster Co.<\/strong> \u2013 uses a small shield emblem with a compass arrow through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-image-1501\" style=\"width: 512px;\" src=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster.png 1024w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" class=\"wp-image-1502\" style=\"width: 512px;\" src=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-rear.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-rear.png 1024w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-rear-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-rear-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/fieldmaster-rear-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>_____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AliExpress-compatible parts list to build one \u201cFieldmaster Classic 1965\u201d-style hand-wound mechanical field watch \u2014 inspired by Merkur and vintage military timepieces \u2014 with rough pricing (as of 2025). Prices may vary slightly depending on seller and shipping options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udde9 PARTS LIST \u2014 ALIEXPRESS SOURCING<br><br>Component Description \/ Notes Estimated Cost (USD)<br><br>Mechanical Movement Seagull ST17 \/ ST36 (ETA 6497 clone) \u2014 hand-wound, 21,600 bph $22\u201330<br>Watch Case (38\u201340mm) Brushed 316L stainless steel, display or solid caseback $15\u201325<br>Dial (Vintage Style) Matte black or olive green, Arabic numerals, no date $8\u201312<br>Hands Set Syringe or cathedral style, lumed (hours, minutes, seconds) $5\u20137<br>Crystal Domed sapphire (fits your case size) $8\u201315<br>Crown Push-pull, onion or coin edge style Usually included in case<br>Caseback Solid stainless (optionally blank to engrave \u201cChronometer Investigations\u201d) <br>Strap Canvas or NATO 20mm (olive, khaki, or black) $5\u201310<br>Movement Holder + Spacer Depends on your case + movement match $3\u20135<br>Gaskets \/ Seals Usually included in case \u2014<br>Watch Hands Tool Kit Basic press, tweezers, hand setter, case knife $10\u201320 (one-time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce6 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PER WATCH:<br>\u2705 Parts Only:<br><strong>$65\u201395 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 With Tools (if you don\u2019t have any):<br><strong>$80\u2013115 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd27 Suggested AliExpress Search Terms:<br>\u201cSeagull ST3600 hand-wind mechanical movement\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c38mm field watch case stainless steel\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cvintage military watch dial no date\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cdomed sapphire watch crystal 38mm\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201csyringe hands luminous 6497\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201ccanvas watch strap 20mm NATO vintage style\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>___________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another alternative is to purchase a watch making kit<br>that includes tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rotatewatches.com\/products\/galileo-watchmaking-kit\">https:\/\/rotatewatches.com\/products\/galileo-watchmaking-kit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$205.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Galileo DIY Mechanical Wristwatch Building Kit possesses a rich blue reminiscent of the Cosmos. What better compliments a dreamer than a watch that captures the mystique of the stars, a fascination that has entranced humankind for millennia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a personalized timepiece with the Galileo watch, customize it with an engraved watch strap, and enjoy the satisfaction of wearing a watch you built yourself. Ideal for anyone interested in DIY watches, this kit is a perfect gift or a unique project for watch enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" style=\"width: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/galileowatch.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/galileowatch.png 600w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/galileowatch-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seagull ST3600 &#8211; Movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifications<br><br>Size: 36.60mm<br>Height: 4.50mm<br>Accuracy (per day): -20-+40 sec<br>Running time: >40 hours<br>Vibration Frequency (per hour): 21600<br>Jewels: 17<br>To fully wind: Turn crown 35 half-turns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what I call a real watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to wind it, it doesn&#8217;t run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" style=\"width: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/watch-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/watch-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/watch-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/watch-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/watch-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A one of a kind Chronometer Investigations watch. A robust, reliable, and elegant mechanical field watch designed for everyday wear, inspired by mid-20th-century military watches. Minimalist, readable, and purely mechanical\u2014with a touch of modern craftsmanship. Lets build one. \ud83d\udd27 Specifications: \ud83d\udcdc Unique Features: \ud83d\udd16 Logo: Fieldmaster Co. \u2013 uses a small shield emblem with a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[162],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fieldmaster-watch"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1500","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1500"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1500\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1505,"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1500\/revisions\/1505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1500"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1500"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/audaciouscat.com\/rabbit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1500"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}