Shield Cousteau Leather-Band Pro-Diver Swiss Watch W/Date - Silver/White/Orange

Shield timepieces are employed by the pros. We have earned the respect of the military; police; firemen; and professional divers. The Shield "Bubbleback" pays tribute to one of the world's greatest watch designs by the world's most recognized watch brand. It was pre World War 2 that the "Bubbleback" design was introduced. It was over-sized; thick; and overbuilt to protect the watch movement. Designed to take the abuse of wartime; the thickness of the steel case and the heavy glass crystal made the watch functional; yet it was never considered an attractive watch. In fact; many thought it was ugly. Yet; due to quality; the armed service supported the watch via sales at the PX. (military exchange) If a soldier needed a timepiece that would endure the stress of war; the "Bubbleback" was the only choice. Other men's watches at that time were 35% small