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Scarce W.W.I. DOXA Royal Flying Corps Mk.V Cockpit Watch. c.1916
SOLD
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Scarce, original W.W.I. 'Mark
V' Royal Flying Corps aircraft cockpit watch made by the quality Swiss watch
manufacturer, "Doxa". This watch dates from around 1916.Solid nickel case with snap on
back and bezel. Hinged inner dust cover. Nickel bow (later addition in order
that watch could be worn on the person). Inside case back signed, "Doxa".
British military markings on back : War Department arrow and "A" (Aviation).
Fitted with original bevelled glass (light surface wear). Case diameter (not
including pendant) : 52 mm. Case condition : 85%.
Original black enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Silver numerals and
markers. White metal hands. Dial marked : "30 Hour, Non Luminous, Mk V" and
"B.E.497". Dial condition : 100%.
High quality, 19 ligne, 15 jewel movement. Signed, "Doxa". Silvered plates, decorated with a machine engraved "Geneva stripe"
design. Bi-metallic compensation balance.
Breguet overcoil hair spring. Movement condition (appearance) : 95%. Recently
serviced. 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. 522 -----------------------------------------------------------
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