If you’re in the market for an affordable vintage watch with plenty of appeal, this 7009 has it in spades. With a polished tonneau case and contoured lugs, it already looks the part, but beneath the domed acrylic is a blue and black argyle patterned dial that’s sure to turn heads. It’s set with detailed applied markers and bold, machined batons. The day and date share a window at the three o’clock position, and both can be quickset via the recessed crown. It’s unpolished and completely original aside from a replacement crystal, and post service the 7009 is keeping near perfect time. We’ve paired it with a navy blue RAF NATO that perfectly complements the dial and feels great on the wrist. Whether it’s your first vintage watch, or the missing piece in your collection, we’re betting this one gets plenty of wrist time. 

Clockwork Synergy Navy Blue Double Layer Two-Piece RAF NATO (clockworksynergy.com)

Serviced 12/6/18

Diameter- 37mm

Lugs- 19mm