My husband is in the MP training at Ft. Leonardwood and has requested that I send him a watch. I know there are ds on here that are at Ft. Leonardwood. I need help with the specifications. All he said is ALL black, velcro strap, NO BEEPS or any noise at all, and has to have time and date (his preference). I cannot find one anywhere that is ALL black. He said no chrome or anything on it. Any ideas where in the world I can get him a watch like this or is this a requirement? All black with a velcro strap?

If you are having trouble finding velcro watch straps, they sell a velcro watch strap at Military Clothing Sales on FLW that your husband can put the face of his watch into.

As for the watch, I woul go with a cheap ironman or similar because it may not come out of basic in the best shape. Remember, buy nice or buy twice, so don't go super cheap and get a 5 dollar Walmart Special.

He can turn off the beeps and noises on his own. That is a pretty standard feature on all watches. I ended up buying a timex for about 30 bucks that was dark brown and had a digital compas built int the watch face. The compass may not be 100% accurate, but it will give you a good enoug azimuthh (direction) to get you home if needed...or at least close to where you want to be.

AAFES
Ranger Joe's
U.S. Cav

Thank you very much! I finally found one last night at KMART of all places. A really nice Armitron one that is perfect. Thanks for your help!

good A good watch can make a huge difference when at basic and ait

I bought one of the OD timex's that they sell at reception It was broken in less than a month. I learned my lesson after that.

i think the watch that everyone gets at reception is this one: http://www.timex.com/bin/detail.tmx?item=048148444423 guaranteed to break before you leave BCT

my timex (not the one pictured) was bought in reception for $26 and is still going. I still wear it for PT and in the field.

Ironman is the watch to have