Scarce W.W.I. "Record" Royal Flying Corps Mk.V Pocket Watch. c.1916 (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

Scarce W.W.I. "Record" Royal Flying Corps Mk.V Cockpit Watch. c.1916

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Scarce W.W.I. "Record" Royal Flying Corps Mk.V Pocket Watch. c.1916

Scarce W.W.I. "Record" Royal Flying Corps Mk.V Pocket Watch. c.1916 (Case Back & Movement)

Royal Flying Corps Aircraft Cockpit
A photograph of an RFC watch fitted to the cockpit of an aircraft (not included with watch).

Original W.W.I. Royal Flying Corps "Mk.V" cockpit watch made by the Swiss watch manufacturer, "Record Watch Co.". Dating from around 1916.

Solid nickel case with snap on back and bezel. Hinged inner dust cover. Nickel bow (later addition so that watch could be worn on the person). Case signed, "R.W" (Record Watch). British military markings on back : War Department arrow below a capital "A" (Aviation). Case diameter (not including pendant) : 52.5mm. Case condition : 80%.

Black enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. White numerals and markers. White metal hands. Dial marked : "30 Hour, Non Luminous, Mark V" and "B.H.403". Dial condition : 95% (small area of damage on very edge - not visible as it is hidden under bezel).

Good quality, nickel plated, 15 jewel movement. Unsigned but positively identified as being manufactured by Record. Compensation balance wheel. Movement condition (appearance) : 90%. Time keeping : Good.

These watches were made to be fitted into the cockpits of Royal Flying Corps aircraft (see picture above). They are scarce items, sought after by both watch and aviation collectors.

Inventory No. A-67

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