December 05, 2009, 10:29
Konrad KnirimGerman Army: Infanterist der Zukunft / Infantryman of the Future
Hallo friends,
here is some information on German Army developments of the last and future years regarding the soldier's equipment including interesting wrist watches:
"In general, an IdZ kit includes a H&K G36 assault rifle, computers and an information system integrated in the load-carrying vest."
- BUND watch C3027, issued in 2002, NSN 6645-12-358-2674. made by Tutima/Ganderkesee, ref. 728-06.
For the ‚Infantrist der Zukunft‘ (Infantrist of the Future) -The movement is made by Miyota/Citizen cal. T241, Titanium case, saphire crystal, luminous hands and numerals. The German Army carried out prototype IdZ systems in Kosovo during 2002.
- BUND watch C3027 issued 2005, NSN 6645-12-367-7401: made by Tutima, ref. 728-07.
For the ‚Soldat im Einsatz‘ (SiE = ‚Soldier in Action‘), 15.000 items supplied to the army of the Bundeswehr. They are issued to the Afganistan expedition forces. - Movement by Miyota/Citizen cal. T250, Titanium case, saphire crystal, lcd window with lighting.
http://www.knirim.de/xbund.pdfA service man of the KSK, the Special Forces, told me they mostly prefer watertight watches from Suunto.
. Gruesse/Regards/Salute Konrad Knirim
. konrad.knirim@t-online.de
PS: Have a look at my new book:
British Military Timepieces
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http://www.knirim.de December 05, 2009, 10:37
Mike SandellThere was one for sell on ebay a while back.I would trade a suuntro to one of those soldier's to get one of those bund's.Nice info.
December 08, 2009, 17:03
Greg CrockettIntersting watch Konrad.
What sort of trap does it use?
Are these issued and subject to return or are they purchased by the men?
December 12, 2009, 10:52
Konrad KnirimHallo Greg, its like the US strap, see
http://www.knirim.de/xbund.pdfKonrad Knirim
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