My latest WW2 pilot/nav watch

Flightpath · 02-16-2008, 03:05 PM

Hi,

I thought I'd share my latest watch.........

During WW2 the RAF sourced good quality wristwatches to supliment the 6B/159 Omega and Longines watches used by their pilots and navigators, unfortunately this is not one of them............

Although this is a very nice watch I have since found out that it is not an ex-RAF watch but a 1950s watch with W2 markings and that Bravingtons were not suppliers to the RAF.

The watch has a silvered face with black hands & numbers. It has a stainless, waterproof, screw back case, it is non-magnetic and has a movemtent cover. The case is 32.5mm diameter with 16mm lugs (with spring pins).

cheers,

-John

Micdrow · 02-16-2008, 03:18 PM

Very cool and interesting flightpath. Many thanks

Jan7 · 02-18-2008, 02:10 AM

Dear John:

Many thanks for share with us your very nice treasures!

Jan.

Flightpath · 03-05-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan7

Dear John:

Many thanks for share with us your very nice treasures!

Jan.

NOTE................ I thought it was a treasure, but I have since found out that this is a 1950s watch with WW2 type markings on the back, the seller has very nicely agreed to give a refund and it has been returned, I'm learning to do my research before I buy something!

P.S.
Bravingtons were not a supplier to the RAF but purchased military items after the war to sell (this watch was never used by the RAF and is not ex-military).

cheers,

John
P.S.
I'm lucky to have just found something to take the sting out of finding a fake in my collection...... I just bought a 1943 RAF Omega 6B/159 in nice condition (no fake!)..........