W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's "Longines" Wrist Watch. 1943 (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's "Longines" Wrist Watch. 1943

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W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's "Longines" Wrist Watch. 1943

W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's "Longines" Wrist Watch. 1943 (Case Back & Movement)

Original W.W.II. period, Royal Air Force Pilot's/Navigator's Mk.VII wrist watch made by the high quality Swiss manufacturer, "Longines". Dating from 1943.

Original alloy case with stainless steel snap-on back and bezel (these alloy case were used from 1940). Fixed strap bars. Inside back signed, "Longines". Back of case engraved with "AM" (Air Ministry), "6B/159" (Air Ministry's assignation for a Mk.VII pilot/navigators wrist watch) and with the serial number, "1228/43". Case width (not including crown) : 32mm. Case condition : 80% (slight scratching to back of case).

Nicely refinished matt silver dial with black numerals and sweep seconds. Blue steel hands. Dial signed, "Longines". Dial condition : 100%.

High quality, gilt, 16 jewel, sweep seconds movement. Signed, "Longines" (calibre 12.68N). Compensation balance wheel. Movement condition (appearance) : 95%. Recently serviced. Time keeping : good.

Inventory No. A-202

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