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It's a CWC quartz which was issued to someone in the army in 2006, so guess Afghanistan or maybe Iraq. It was £30 and I bought it for my Dad the other week.
The Omega on the grey/blue NATO strap is a WW2 RAF issued 6B/159 which basically means "flying equipment" / "navigator's chronometer". They are still a good price, so you can find them occasionally for around the £250 mark, in original condition.
The Ebel was also issued as a 6B/159, as were various other watch brands like Longines.
The Hamilton on the right is a G.S Tropicalized. It's basically the same as the Hamilton 6B pilots watch from the late 60's, except it was supposedly issued to government personel who were working abroad in hot climates.