NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? Bulova Hack Field Military Style Watch - PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY IAN MCDONALD with TWO COAs Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this deeply personal and historically resonant piece from our COT Celebrity Collection: A Bulova 96A102 Commemorative Hack wristwatch personally owned and worn by the legendary musician and co-founder of King Crimson and Foreigner, Ian McDonald, the pioneering musician whose work helped shape both progressive rock and arena rock. Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson, where his compositions and innovative use of Mellotron, woodwinds, and layered arrangements were central to the creation of In the Court of the Crimson King, an album that did not simply introduce a band, but helped define an entire genre and permanently expanded the vocabulary of rock music. He later became a founding core member of Foreigner, contributing to one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time and achieving something rare - shaping both the experimental edge and the global mainstream of modern rock. His career bridged artistic ambition and mass appeal while remaining personally understated and deeply respected within the industry. Beyond his foundational role in King Crimson and his later global success with Foreigner, Ian McDonald’s lifetime achievements place him among the most respected and influential English musicians of his generation. In the Court of the Crimson King is routinely cited on “greatest albums of all time” lists by major publications and is widely regarded as one of the most important albums in the history of progressive rock. Foreigner would go on to become one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, with multiple multi-platinum albums, global chart-topping singles, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - a legacy to which McDonald’s musicianship and songwriting directly contributed. Over the course of his career, his work has sold tens of millions of records worldwide, and his influence continues to be acknowledged by artists, critics, and historians as quietly foundational rather than merely fashionable. This watch is not a commemorative object or stage accessory, but a personal wristwatch worn by McDonald - a practical object that quietly accompanied a life of composition, touring, recording, and creation later in life, representing the private, human side of a figure whose work is often experienced on a monumental scale.   Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Bulova Watch Co.v Country of origin: Switzerland Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel  Case markings (inside/outside): Stainless steel caseback engraved “Bulova” and “Water Resistant”; paperwork notes recorded numbers C860736 and 15895512 Case condition: Good condition; we left it just as we acquired it which includes signs of wear and dirt Width without crown: Approximately 40 mm Length lug-to-lug: Approximately 50 mm Dial: Black with luminous Arabic numerals and railroad minute track, excellent condition Hands: Luminous syringe-style Movement type: Swiss quartz  Lug width: Approximately 20 mm Bands (2): Leather suede, handmade, made for and signed Nomos Glashutte, high quality, fully stitched, brand new and unworn. Also accompanying the watch is the no longer functional band that was Mr. McDonalds. Serviced: On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers has installed a new battery making it ready for enjoyment. Warranty: One-year international warranty on the movement and its function. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9310