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Been thinking of buying an old M1 but I'm not sure about the functions. Besides the obvious features, time, date and chronograph, what else can it do? Please, share your knowledge

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Current collection:
Rolex Submariner 16610 X-series (stolen by wife)
Omega 18k vintage dresswatch
Record, 14k vintage pocket watch
Sinn 103 Ha Sa neo vintage
Suunto Core All Black
Breitling B01 ss on bracelet

You've pretty much covered what it does - time, date, chronograph.

That said, it's worth noting it is a split-second chronograph - i.e. a rattrapante function - plus some of them have a regatta countdown function - something to do with the start of yachting races..... or something.

I had an M1 myself a few years ago, although mine was the yellow dial which doesn't come with the regatta countdown scale.

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Driver8

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This ones a black dial without b&p. Looks pretty cool and the price is good but I have yet to make my mind up. Ticks all the boxes for a summertime beater though.

Thanks for sharing

Kristofer

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Current collection:
Rolex Submariner 16610 X-series (stolen by wife)
Omega 18k vintage dresswatch
Record, 14k vintage pocket watch
Sinn 103 Ha Sa neo vintage
Suunto Core All Black
Breitling B01 ss on bracelet

Brushed Ti of the M1 is great for an everyday/beater watch. Scratches are less noticable, gives it some character.
I cringe when I bump my Code Yellow on something hard.

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Chrono Avenger M1, Ti- yellow dial, on Pro II Ti bracelet.
Avenger Code Yellow LE, on Diver Pro II strap, w/arabic dial.