About Our Tank Timepieces
This unique piece of 1968 history built to protect and save the lives of men and women travelled the globe in its endeavours. In the 80’s it began service with the oldest tank unit in the world- the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1 RTR) of the British Army. It finally came to rest in Ralston, Alberta, Canada as part of the live fire training exercises conducted by the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS). What was once a Fighting Vehicle (FV432) has been repurposed into the live edge dial of this timepiece to continue its heroic endeavours alongside you.
We're proud to use this history for our limited edition timepieces. Only 20 made of each model.
This unique piece of 1968 history built to protect and save the lives of men and women travelled the globe in its endeavours. In the 80’s it began service with the oldest tank unit in the world- the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1 RTR) of the British Army. It finally came to rest in Ralston, Alberta, Canada as part of the live fire training exercises conducted by the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS). What was once a Fighting Vehicle (FV432) has been repurposed into the live edge dial of this timepiece to continue its heroic endeavours alongside you.
We're proud to use this history for our limited edition timepieces. Only 20 made of each model.
...or call to reserve yours today 888-782-2607
Video of The Suffield:
“By far one of the most beautiful and timeless pieces I've done. The live edge pays homage to the amazing work military men and women do all over the world and the wire hands ensure the history doesn't disappear behind them!”
— Steve Christensen / Watchmaker at NOVO watch
The process of each timepiece (pictured below):
Photo 1. The FV432 serves its country from 1968 until 1992 along side brave men and women.
Photo 2. The vehicle comes to the end of its life and helps the future wave of military men and women train for combat by becoming a target during live firing exercises.
Photo 3. We reclaim what's left and start the process of giving it new life as a timepiece.
Photo 4. After hours of work, assembly is finished and we send it off to its new owner as a treasured piece of history with a deep and important meaning.
*limited to only 20 pieces
Photo 1. The FV432 serves its country from 1968 until 1992 along side brave men and women.
Photo 2. The vehicle comes to the end of its life and helps the future wave of military men and women train for combat by becoming a target during live firing exercises.
Photo 3. We reclaim what's left and start the process of giving it new life as a timepiece.
Photo 4. After hours of work, assembly is finished and we send it off to its new owner as a treasured piece of history with a deep and important meaning.
*limited to only 20 pieces
With each purchase of the Suffield $100 will be donated to Wounded Warriors Canada (or Wounded Warrior Project in the USA).
...or call to reserve yours today 888-782-2607
Who We Are:
My name is Steve and I make watches. I have been a watch fanatic for as long as I can remember and absolutely love that I get to craft beautiful pieces of art as my job! I believe in doing what I love and always being inspired, which is why the focus of my timepieces are a little more unique.
My products are hand crafted in small batches using reclaimed material that tells a story. They’re designed to reflect the history and culture from which they came. I like to think I create some of the worlds most beautiful and storied timepieces.
I'm a human just like you and if you ever want to chat about watches (mine or others) feel free to reach out.
Phone: 888-782-2607
Email: steve@novowatch.com
Timepiece Details:
- Movement: ETA 6498-1
- Edition: Limited Edition of 20, individual numbered pieces x/20.
- Functions: Manually wound, 18,000 beats/hour, 46 hour power reserve, hours, minutes, sweeping second hand at the 5, incabloc shock protection.
- Case: Stainless Steel, 42mm (not including crown), 9.6mm height.
- Caseback: Stainless Steel, secured by 4 stainless steel screws.
- Dial: Live edge of the actual FV432.
- Hands: White hour and minute hands. White second hand.
- Front Crystal: Sapphire
- Back Crystal: Sapphire
- Water Resistance: 5ATM
- Band: Repurposed military deployment bag. See full description above in the second paragraph.
- Packaging: Custom cherry box. Made in Canada.
- Warranty: 2 Year Warranty
- Guarantee: We offer a one week compliment guarantee. If someone doesn’t love your watch within one week of wearing it…you’ve probably never left your house.
- Build Time: Approx. 4-6 weeks
- Love Time: Approx. forever
FV432 facts:
- National Stock Number (NSN) - 2350998932406
- Equipment Registration Mark (ERM) - 04FA82
- Manufactured in 1967/1968 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England.
- July 1, 1969 began service
- April 2, 1985 joined 1 RTR as a support vehicle for the Chieftain battle tank
- Serviced in Wetter, Germany December 1976
- Serviced outside Dorthmund, Germany November 1990
- January 18, 1992 transferred to BATUS to be used as a target for the British Army during live-fire training
- The 1 RTR was forged in the adversity of WWI and is the oldest tank unit in the world. It has been deployed on all major conflicts since the end of WWII earning a reputation for fearlessness and professionalism. As part of the regimen for 5 years this FV432 probably rubbed shoulders with some of the best tanks and tankers of our time.
- FV432APCs are the Swiss Army knife of vehicles as they can be converted into infantry, recovery or command vehicles, 81mm mortar carriers and ambulances using installation kits. Being fit for turrets is also a possibility.
Click here to read more about how we discovered this piece of military history.
We run such small quantities that each individual piece is truly one of a kind.
Reserve yours today!
...or call to reserve yours today 888-782-2607
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