If you like the idea of being able to choose whether to wear your timepiece as a wristwatch or a pocket watch then the Oakley Full Metal Jacket could be for you, assuming you like the typically robust Oakley styling.
Part of the “High-end Elite” line of watches the FM Jacket is made from impact forged Titanium and comes with a separate pocket watch housing included. Its powered by a Valjoux 7750 25-jewel automatic movement, has a 46 hour power reserve and is COS chronometer certified. Its chronograph shows measured time in sub-dials that display elapsed seconds, minutes and hours.
The strap and chain for the pocket watch are also constructed from the same lightweight titanium as the case and it features a sapphire crystal, screw down case back and is water resistant to 330 feet.
Available from the Oakley store with a price of $8,995 USD.
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