A History of the Mediterranean Air War, 1940-1945, Vol. 1: North Africa, June 1940-January 1942

In the shadows. This unisex Goa by Lacoste watch is crafted of gray silicone strap with black piping and round gray plastic case. Black dial features striped iconic crocodile logo, white cut-out hour and minute hand, red second hand and gray text logo at six o'clock. Quartz movement. Water resistant to 30 meters. Two-year limited warranty.

Exquisite attention to detail was lavished upon this Masella collection watch by Bulova Accutron. Stainless steel bracelet with ribbed center links and square case with curved sapphire crystal. Bezel and dial embellished with 98 hand-set diamond accents. Silvery white web-patterned chronograph dial features date window at four o'clock, three subdials and royal blue hands. Swiss quartz movement. Water resistant to 30 meters. Five-year limited warranty.

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