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Buships small second
5.0 / 5.0
(4) 4 total reviews
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¥27,500 - Regular price
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¥27,500
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There are two main types of BUSHIPS WATCH, which is MRMW's flagship model.
In the 1940s, the Buships watch was made for special operations forces made from the most advanced members of the U.S. Army and Navy, and was supplied not only by Elgin but also by Hamilton.
The Elgin version is an item that has been reprinted several times, including by our company, but this Hamilton version has never been reprinted.
This may be because the crown cap, which is the biggest feature of Buships, is smaller and less noticeable than the Elgin version.
However, Buships has a variety of dials. The small seconds dial, which is also a rare model, has been given an antique finish and a leather strap has been used to create a very adult Buship watch.
Product Specifications Buships small second
12-hour quartz movement with small seconds: Made in Japan ・Carry frequency (normal temperature): Average monthly difference of 20 seconds (standard)
Watch case body: stainless steel
Battery used: Silver oxide battery SR621SW ・Battery life: Approximately 3 years
Water resistance 5ATM (5 ATM water resistance): This is the level of everyday water resistance, not the level of a diver watch that can be used in deep water.
Windproof: Dome-shaped mineral glass
Attached watch strap: Select from below
16mm wide fabric cotton belt (wrist circumference approx. 16.5cm to 20cm) or
16mm wide nylon NATO belt (arm circumference size approx. 15.5cm to 23cm) or
16mm wide leather brown belt (arm circumference size approx. 16.5cm to 23cm)
Watch case size Width 32mm (excluding crown) 37mm (including crown) Height 39mm Thickness 12mm


























Buships small second
- Regular price
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¥27,500 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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¥27,500
After putting in a few Pacific ocean miles and years on my M.R.M.W. Elgin style Buships watch, here is my review: I was looking for a backup to my winding original Buships and Zeno reproduction, neither of which were ever getting near the water again. I learned the hard way about trying to use vintage watches even for surface swimming. This was reenforced by a jeweler in New Orleans, who told me the older the watch the more frail they would be and only use them for special occasions. In December 2023, I paid $324 for the M.R.M.W. reproduction watch on eBay from Japan, and I’ve used it for dressier occasions over the years. The luminescence is ok, but I would not trust it at depth or the middle of the night. Recently, I found M.R.M.W.’s website and ordered the Buships Black Ops watch and saw the Elgin style model for $138 US. I decided to get both as well as the small second hand Buships watch all three for slightly more than the 2023 watch for a test. When I had the new watch, I took the old one out swimming in the ocean. I made sure the canteen crown was screwed down tight! It works great and will be a historic homage to old teammates on swim-outs.
Photo left to right: original Buships watch (winding) , Zeno Navy reproduction (winding), older M.RM.W. Elgin style Buships (automatic) and brand new M.R.M.W. Elgin style Buships (automatic) not plastic is still on the crystal.
I ordered this watch to start my watch collection and it is amazing! At first I was sent the wrong watch but Jun was great with providing help and sent the replacement watch at his own expense, and through his immense generosity, included a green NATO strap and a leather strap for free! Once I’m done with my collection I plan on coming back for another watch!
The Buships Small Second is a beautiful watch. It is a simple, readable watch. Exactly what I want in a watch. Its look is antique while having a modern battery powered movement. I got both the fabric band and leather band. Really allows me to have two watches in one.
Beautiful watch. Shipping was quick and painless. The wristband is durable and good looking. I'm very much enjoying my new watch.

