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Scarce W.W.I. OMEGA 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, "Omega". Manufactured around 1916 (dated from movement serial number). Scare early example with gloss black
dial, in very good original
condition.
Inventory No. 526 -----------------------------------------------------------
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Solid nickel case with snap on
back and bezel. Hinged inner dust cover (signed, "Omega"). 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 gloss black enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Silver numerals and
markers. White metal hands. Dial marked : "30 Hour, Non-Luminous, Mark V" and
with the serial number, "B.B.1834". Dial condition: 100%.
High quality, 19 ligne, 15 jewel movement (identified as calibre 19T1). Signed, "Omega".
Gilt plates. Bi-metallic compensation balance.
Breguet overcoil hair spring. Movement condition: 100%. 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. The Omega being the most desirable of all the Mk.V
models.
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