21st Mar, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 1161
 

1161

A British Military Royal Air Force Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Omega,...

A British Military Royal Air Force Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Omega, ref: 2777-1, issued in 1953, (calibre 283) lever movement signed and numbered 13060983, blued overcoil hairspring, dust cover, black dial with Arabic numerals, minutes track, outer luminous dot and baton markers, dial marked with Government broad arrow issue symbol and T in a circle for tritium, screw back engraved with military marks Government broad arrow, NATO code mark 6645-101000, aircrew issue 6B/542 and stores number and year of issue 2079/53, fixed bars between the lugs, inside back cover numbered 2777-1, 36mm see illustration It is understood that the Omega records show the British Government ordered 5,900 pieces of this model and issued them in 1953, for one year only. These were produced for pilots and officers see illustration

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

27.01.20 Case with surface scratches, case with small dents the the bezel edges, case sides with small dents and the lugs in parts, later bracelet, dial outer borders is discoloured, dial with small staining marks visible under an eyeglass, movement outer ring with signs of rust, movement is dirty and needs cleaning, crown is slightly tight when pulling out into the hand setting position, hands are setting ok, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 21st Mar, 2020

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