{"product_id":"bark-outsiders-naval-watch-howl-002-collaboration-authentic-field-watch","title":"BARK OUTSIDERS Naval Watch HOWL 002 collaboration Authentic Field Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Limited to 100 pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Includes a Genuine Nylon Strap in Coyote (20mm width).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Naval Watch HOWL 002 collaboration Authentic Field Watch by BARK OUTSIDERS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic, military-style field watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The HOWL 002, a modern field watch born from a slight sense of discomfort.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the success of Bark Outsiders—which began with leather straps for divers’ watches—this is the second installment of our HOWL line, created in collaboration with Japan’s leading military watch brand, \"NAVAL WATCH\"!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe concept for the HOWL 002 is \"a military watch that adults will want to wear.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is based on the GG-W-113, a timepiece commissioned by the U.S. military from various manufacturers during the Vietnam War era, from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally, the requirements for field utility necessitated hand-wound movements and lightweight aluminum cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this collaborative watch, we designed the body case and case back from scratch, utilizing a solid, high-quality stainless steel case, and we have envisioned a high-end military watch with a TMI mechanical movement, assembled in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe luminous paint has been updated from the previous model, which, combined with the vintage feel of the ivory, results in what we believe is a superlative finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegarding the design, I have long collected military watches from the Vietnam War era and found that every brand had its pros and cons, so I fused those elements together in my own way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether it was the U.S. military originals being too small, preferring the case back of one brand over another, or modern equivalents feeling too cheap rather than mechanical, I have spent a lot of time thinking about what I truly wanted based on these differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow that I am in my 40s, I find that when I look for a watch that is crafted with integrity—simple yet comfortable and fashionable—there are actually very few options. I suspect many of you feel the same way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have proceeded with this project in the hope that it will become the kind of military watch that adults like me would truly desire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Staff Voice\" [Comments and impressions from staff members who wore the watch]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaff: Ichimura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have received this special model, limited to 100 pieces, a collaboration between Bark Outsiders and Japan’s Naval Watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith meticulous attention to detail from design to finishing, it is truly \"a military watch that adults will want to wear.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mroldman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45345299890355,"sku":null,"price":121000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/3639\/6723\/files\/IMG_5422.png?v=1773386635","url":"https:\/\/mr-oldman.com\/en\/products\/bark-outsiders-naval-watch-howl-002-collaboration-authentic-field-watch","provider":"Mr.OLDMAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}