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NATO procurement file numberHistory
Reference number assigned to military watch procurement contracts in NATO inventory system.
NATO stock number formatHistory
13-digit North Atlantic Treaty Organization catalog identifier for military watches.
NATO stock number plateHistory
Engraved NATO identification number on military watch case or bracelet connector bar.
NATO stock number systemHistory
International cataloging system assigning unique identification codes to military watches.
NSN military designationHistory
NATO Stock Number military catalog reference enabling supply chain tracking.
NSN procurement batchHistory
Group of military watches manufactured under single NATO stock number specification.