A photograph of an RFC pocket watch fitted to the cockpit of an aircraft (not included with watch).
Original
W.W.I. Royal Flying Corps "Mk.V" pocket 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). 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.