16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
(calibre 12.68) manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 6361193, split bimetallic balance with a blued overcoil hairspring, silvered dial with Arabic numerals and a military broad arrow, outer red fifth of seconds track, red centre seconds hand, screw back engraved A.M 6B/159 4316/56, fixed bars between the lugs
35mm wide
In 1956, a large number of surplus 6B/159 pilot watches originating from WW2 were modified and re-issued to the RAF by the Ministry of Defence.
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,400 - £1,600
Case with surface scratches, minor dents in parts, back cover with small opening tool scratch marks, later strap and buckle, plexi glass with small scratches, dial has been re-finished/restored but to a high standard, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022
To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.
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