22nd May, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2121
 

2121

A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Royal Air Force Issue Wristwatch, signed Omega, issued in...

A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Royal Air Force Issue Wristwatch, signed Omega, issued in 1956, (calibre 30T2 SC) lever movement signed and numbered 10004763 production number and made in 1944, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, case with fixed bars between the lugs, screw back engraved A.M 6B/159 642/56, 35mm wide see illustration A large number of surplus 6B/159 pilot watches originating from WWII were modified and re-issued in 1956 to the RAF by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

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


 

30.03.21 Case with surface scratches, case with small dents to the edges in parts, back cover with opening tool scratches, case is dirty in parts, plexi glass with minor chips and scratches, original dial finish with the outer dot markers and Arabic numerals nicely aged with a good patina, Arabic luminous numerals with minor pin prick holes visible under an eyeglass, dial with minor dust particles resting on the surface, winding smoothly and hand setting correctly, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 22nd May, 2021

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