W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's 'Omega' Wrist Watch. c.1943

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W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's OMEGA Wrist Watch. c.1943W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's OMEGA Wrist Watch. c.1943W.W.II. Period RAF Pilot's OMEGA Wrist Watch. c.1943

Original W.W.II. period, Royal Air Force Mk.VII pilot's/navigator's wrist watch made by the high quality Swiss manufacturer, "Omega". Dating from around 1943.

Original alloy case with snap-on bezel and stainless steel snap-on back (these alloy cases were used from 1940). Fixed strap bars. Inside back signed, "Omega". Back of case engraved with the British War Department arrow and, "6B/159" (Air Ministry's assignation for a Mk.VII pilot/navigators wrist watch). Also engraved with the serial number, "A31477". Case width : 32.5mm. Case condition : 85%

Original, matt silver dial with black numerals and sweep seconds. Blue steel hands. Dial signed, "Omega". Dial condition : 85% (slight ageing).

High quality, nickel plated, 13 ligne, 16 jewel sweep seconds movement. Signed, "Omega" (calibre 30T2.SC). Compensation balance wheel. Breguet overcoil hairspring. Movement condition (appearance) : 90%. Recently serviced. Time keeping : good.

Inventory No. A-368

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