After purchasing a couple of different "vintage" models off of Ebay, one of them stopped working. I took the back off to discover it was made in China and not an authentic Hamilton after all. I then became curious about the second one and looked at that one as well and sure enough, made in China. I did some research and the "Vietnam era" Hamilton watches are particularly susceptible to forgeries. I stumbled upon this newly manufactured more retro style model that Hamilton still produces and it was only $100 more than I paid for the stupid crappy knock-off. The face is slightly larger than the older models which I like as the vintage models seem almost like children's size in today's market. The quality is superior and it is a genuine Swiss made watch. I love the "manual" movement as opposed to a quartz or automatic movement. I changed the band to a black one once I received it but the khaki band is very attractive as well. The photos on here make it appear almost pea green but it is not green at all. If you are in the market for a well made, vintage looking, military style watch, then I promise you will not be disappointed with this one. And it is about $100 less on Amazon than anywhere else I have seen it. I have since written off buying "vintage" watches off Ebay. I can usually find the higher end models locally for the same or less money. I can touch and see them up close and I have just been burned too many times by forgeries. Not bagging on Ebay, it is great for a lot of things but of the more than 20 watches I have purchased on there, 6 have been a total screw job and the rest I found locally afterwards for the same or less money. You don't ALWAYS get what you pay for but in the case of this Hamilton for $255, you get more than what you are paying for. "*****"