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Seiko Generation 1 RN Helicopter Pilot’s Watch – Military Issue
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Excellent condition Seiko Royal Navy Helicopter Pilot’s watch. Very desirable and collectible watch due to the fact that it is a practical and functional watch and the choice of the British Armed Forces for use with the helicopter pilots. If it is good enough for them, it is certainly good enough for everyday use. These are getting increasingly harder to find and as a result the prices are climbing. It is made in Japan with Japanese made quartz movement. It has a sandblasted all stainless steel case with fixed bars for operational security reasons. The dial is mat black with subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, the thirty minute elapsed timer at 9 and the 1/10th second elapsed timer at the 3 position. When the chronograph is activated, the 10th second timer moves straight into action in a very fast rotation. The inner bezel has sixty second markings, and the chronograph sixty second recorder is the sweep hand. This is comfortable to wear, and an excellent watch. Comes on brand new RAF grey Nato strap. Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown and pushers. Lug to lug is 43 mm and thickness is 9 mm Ref: VMW 87, sold |
Seiko Generation 2 RN Helicopter Pilot’s Watch
– Civilian Issue
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Excellent condition Seiko Royal Air Force and Royal Navy Helicopter Pilot’s watch. This watch is identical to the genuine Royal Navy issued helicopter pilots watch. It was however issued for the civilian market therefore does not have any military stamps on the case back. Very desirable and collectible watch due to the fact that it is a practical and functional watch and the choice of the British Armed Forces for use with the helicopter pilots. If it is good enough for them, it is certainly good enough for everyday use. It is made in Japan with Japanese made quartz movement. It has a sandblasted all stainless steel case with fixed bars for operational security reasons. The dial is mat black with subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, and the thirty minute elapsed timer at 12. there is a twenty four hour time representation at the 9 position, which is all important when pilots are calculating flight plans, in particular if they are across time zones. The inner bezel has sixty second markings, and the chronograph sixty second recorder is the sweep hand. This is comfortable to wear, and an excellent watch. Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown and pushers. Lug to lug is 43 mm and thickness is 9 mm Ref: VMW 88, Price is £400 or US $800 |
Smiths
W10 British Military Watch
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Mint condition Smiths British Military Wristwatch. Originally purchased as new old stock but the watch has been worn, condition is still outstanding and dial is near perfect. Case back has been opened for it to be serviced. The Smiths watches are becoming harder and harder to find. They were issued to the British military between 1967 and 1970 and are said to be the best Smiths movement ever made and amongst one of the best watches ever issued to the British military. Mint dial and markings, some light wear to the case and some natural fading to the hands. Genuine issue watch with markings on rear. Stainless Steel Case, tritium luminous dial and hand markings screwed back. The watch was originally issued to the army which is indicated by the W10 mark on the case rear. The back is marked with W10/6645-99-961-4045 1870/69. Broad arrow stamped on the back and dial. British made manual winding mechanical gilded movement. Lovely looking watch and this was the last all British watch to be made. Dimensions are: width excluding crown 35 mm, width including crown 37.5 mm, lug to lug 46 mm, thickness is 12 mm, lug spacing is 18 mm. Ref: VMW 87. Price is £445 or US $895 |
Smiths
W10 British Military Watch
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Mint condition Smiths British Military Wristwatch. Originally purchased as new old stock but the watch has been worn, condition is still outstanding and dial is near perfect. Case back has been opened for it to be serviced. The Smiths watches are becoming harder and harder to find. They were issued to the British military between 1967 and 1970 and are said to be the best Smiths movement ever made and amongst one of the best watches ever issued to the British military. Mint dial and markings, some light wear to the case and some natural fading to the hands. Genuine issue watch with markings on rear. Stainless Steel Case, tritium luminous dial and hand markings screwed back. The watch was originally issued to the army which is indicated by the W10 mark on the case rear. The back is marked with W10/6645-99-961-4045 1885/69. Broad arrow stamped on the back and dial. British made manual winding mechanical gilded movement. Lovely looking watch and this was the last all British watch to be made. Dimensions are: width excluding crown 35 mm, width including crown 37.5 mm, lug to lug 46 mm, thickness is 12 mm, lug spacing is 18 mm. Ref: VMW 86. Price is £450 or US $945 |
Jaeger
le Coultre WWW Military Wristwatch
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Excellent condition Jaeger le Coultre WWW military wristwatch, issued to the British military. The case and dial are in good condition with some fading to the luminous material as expected of a watch of this age. The case is also in excellent condition given the age of the watch, there are some marks, they can be polished out, but it is best left as it is. Jaeger le Coultre was one a of the rarer manufacturers to make the WWW watches, the majority were made but the likes of Record, Cyma, Omega etc. Due to the is fact the Jaeger le Coultre watches have become very popular and collectible as well as being due to their durability and history. Large Jaeger le Coultre name across the dial with the traditional broad arrow which denotes government property. The watch has a beautiful movement which is signed Jaeger le Coultre. Military stamps inside the case back. Steel case and original hands. The military issue stamps on the case back read as follows. 280806 /|\ WWW F10132. Stunning military watch with fixed bars which can appeal to watch or military collectors alike. Dimensions are: width is 36 mm excluding crown and 38 mm including crown Lug to lug is 46 mm, Thickness is 10 mm. Ref VMW 80 sold |
Russian Military Divers Watch
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Mint condition, genuine issue diver’s watch with original strap, box and papers. It is a 700 metre water resistant watch. It dates to 1979 and as such has this date stamped on the paperwork. Nice attractive and huge military watch and nice piece of Russian Soviet Era memorabilia. As It is a large watch and intended to be worn on the outside of a wet suit, it is too big to be worn as a regular watch. It is typical in military style with large luminous numbers and hands which are highly luminous and non radio active. It is a hand wound movement and the crown is protected by a “canteen” style screw down cap which locks into place over the crown creating an air lock in which the crown sits. The canteen is secured by a chain which prevents it from coming detached from the case. This one has got a grill covering the glass to protect the glass from being smashed. It has a sub subsidiary seconds hand a the 9 position and an anchor logo at the 3 position The case back is stamped with an diver logo and the issue number 1713. It has fixed bars which are screwed into place, and it is a heavy and strong piece of genuine Russian military hardware. It comes on the original strap which is stamped on the buckle, comes in the original box with Russian Cyrillic writing on it and comes with the original papers also with Russian Cyrillic writing. The strap is original and comes with spare O ring, and tool for taking the screw in bars out. Dimensions are 58 mm excluding crown, 75 mm lug to lug and 21 mm thick. Ref: VIN 441. sold |
Russian Military Divers Watch
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Mint condition, genuine issue diver’s watch with original strap, box and papers. It dates to 1970 and as such has this date stamped on the paperwork. Nice attractive and huge military watch and nice piece of Russian Soviet Era memorabilia. As It is a large watch and intended to be worn on the outside of a wet suit, it is too big to be worn as a regular watch. It is typical in military style with large luminous numbers and hands which are highly luminous and no radio active. It is a hand wound movement and the crown is protected by a “canteen” style screw down cap which locks into place over the crown creating an air lock in which the crown sits. The canteen is secured by a chain which prevents it form coming detached from the case. The case back is stamped with an anchor logo and the issue number 1328. It naturally has fixed bars, and it is a heavy and strong piece of genuine Russian military hardware. It comes on the original open ended strap, comes in the original box with Russian Cyrillic writing on it and comes with the original papers also with Russian Cyrillic writing. Comes on a green military style strap. Dimensions are 58 mm excluding crown, 75 mm lug to lug and 21 mm thick. Ref: VIN 438. sold |
Omega WWW Military Wristwatch
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Good condition Omega WWW military wristwatch, issued to the British military. The case and dial are in excellent condition and the hands have been restored. Omega was one a of a few manufacturers such as Eterna, Cyma, Timor etc to make the WWW watches. They have become very popular and collectible in recent years due to their durability and history. Large Omega name across the dial with the traditional broad arrow which denotes government property. The movement is signed Omega. The military issue stamps on the case back read as follows. The letters WWW, beneath which is a large broad arrow, beneath which the numbers Y11706, beneath which 10675905. The same is stamped on the inside of the case back. Stunning military watch with fixed bars which can appeal to watch or military collectors alike. Dimensions are: width is 35 mm excluding crown and 38 mm including crown Lug to lug is 46 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref VMW 77. sold |
Lemania
HS 9 Chronograph
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Excellent condition Lemania single pusher HS 9 chronograph issued in the late 1950's. Another highly collectable and sought after military watches due to the unique styling, the simple and uncluttered dial design, single button chronograph function for simplicity of use when in flight, and of course one of the best movements in the world as Lemania were and still are one of the biggest manufacturers of chronograph movements. This one has the Lemania calibre 13 chronograph movement. Symmetrical beautifully shaped case with wide lugs, thick case and large winding crown with extended chronograph pusher, with only the top section of the pusher moving when operated (the bottom half is a part of the fixed case mechanism). The dial is in excellent condition, and so are the hands, as seen in the picture the hour hand is fading at a faster rate than the minute hand, so is a little lighter in colour – this is often seen on old watches. It has been re-issued so some marks have been crossed. Marks on case back read H.S. /|\ 9 which is crossed, 2046 and then above /|\ 0552/924-3305 Width 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, 45 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref. VMW 76 sold |
Breitling
Navitimer Iraqi Air Force
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Highly collectible Breitling Navitimer Iraqi air force wristwatch. The watch is working perfectly and all functions work correctly. This is the classic Navitimer 1980’s Navitimer that Saddam Hussein issued to his pilots. The watch is engraved on the case back with the air force insignia. Please note that whilst it has this insignia it is not guaranteed that this actual watch was issued to a pilot. The watch is all stainless steel, very large and substantial and is a true instrument timepiece. It naturally has the rotating slide rule intended to help pilots to calculate flight plans, navigate and perform other flight or mathematical related calculations. It has a regular analogue watch face with elongated second hand which is orange tipped on one end of it. It also has a digital display at the lower part of the dial to provide functions such as chronograph, alarm, timer and dual time. It has got lovely contrasting colours on the dial with the main part being mat black, the outer chapter in silver, with silver sub dials. It is a true instrument watch and has an practical and utility feel to it. It has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The watch comes on its original bracelet which is signed on the clasp. It has the original screw down Breitling signed crown. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 42 mm excluding crown, and 43 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 46 mm Ref: BRL 76. sold |
Russian Military Divers Watch
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Mint condition, genuine issue diver’s watch with original strap, box and papers. It dates to 1970 and as such has this date stamped on the paperwork. Nice attractive and huge military watch and nice piece of Russian Soviet Era memorabilia. As It is a large watch and intended to be worn on the outside of a wet suit, it is too big to be worn as a regular watch. It is typical in military style with large luminous numbers and hands which are highly luminous and no radio active. It is a hand wound movement and the crown is protected by a “canteen” style screw down cap which locks into place over the crown creating an air lock in which the crown sits. The canteen is secured by a chain which prevents it form coming detached from the case. The case back is stamped with an anchor logo and the issue number 1328. It naturally has fixed bars, and it is a heavy and strong piece of genuine Russian military hardware. It comes on the original open ended strap, comes in the original box with Russian Cyrillic writing on it and comes with the original papers also with Russian Cyrillic writing. Comes on a green military style strap. Dimensions are 58 mm excluding crown, 75 mm lug to lug and 21 mm thick. Ref: VIN 430. sold |
Porsche Design Military 3H Bundeswehr Automatic Chronograph
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Marathon Hand Wound US Military Field
Watch sold
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New
old stock Marathon Type 2 hand wound US military watch with Swiss made 17
jewel high beat movement. The case is highly durable single piece jet
black "monoblock" fibreglass / resin composite with acrylic
crystal with original nylon strap. The watch was developed in accordance
with the US government specification MIL-W-46374F. These watches range in
date from between 1991 to 1993. The dial design is typical in military and
more or less the same as the other government specification dial design,
with bold numbers and hands for instant legibility, twenty four hour
indicators to the lower of the twelve hour markers. This one has tritium
vials on the hands and batons, which contains the luminous material.
though now it is faded, but the watches still glow. It has the H3 and
propeller logo on the dial as the only dial logos. These indicate the
level of radiation used in the tritium. This is an attractive well made
watch and will go well in any military or otherwise watch collection.
Dimensions are Width is 34 mm excluding the crown, 37 mm including the
crown, lug to lug is 40 mm and thickness is 11 mm. Ref. VMW 68 sold |
Smiths W10 British Military Watch
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Excellent condition Smiths
British Military Wristwatch. The Smiths watches are becoming harder and
harder to find. They were issued to the British military between 1967 and
1970 and are said to be the best Smiths movement ever made and amongst one
of the best watches ever issued to the British military. Mint dial and
markings, some light wear to the case and some natural fading to the
hands. Genuine issue watch with markings on rear. Stainless
Steel Case, tritium luminous dial and hand markings screwed back.
The watch was originally issued to the army which is indicated by
the W10 mark on the case rear. The back is marked with
W10/6645-99-961-4045 3580/67. Broad arrow stamped on the back and
dial. British made manual winding mechanical gilded movement. Lovely
looking watch and this was the last all British watch to be made.
Dimensions are: width excluding crown 35 mm, width including crown 37.5
mm, lug to lug 46 mm, thickness is 12 mm, lug spacing is 18 mm Ref: VMW
56.
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Hamilton
W-46374B Hand Wound US Military Field Watch
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This is a new old stock Hamilton W-4637B made for issue
to the US military. Hamilton
have been a primary supplier to the US forces for many years and this
watch is typical of the “Vietnam Era” design.
These watches however are all marked with issue numbers ranging
from 1979 to 1981. The design
is typical military. It is sandblasted stainless steel case, Swiss made
non hacking 7 jewel S.T. Co 466 manual winding movement, fixed bars, screw
on back and original olive drab military webbing strap.
It has a military minimalist dial design, twenty four hour marks
below the twelve hour marks, tritium luminosity, though now it is faded,
but the watches still glow. It
has the H3 and propeller logo on the dial as the only dial logos.
These indicate the level of radiation used in the tritium. The
military specification MIL-W-46374B, published in 1975, had the
requirement for the H3 and radiation symbol to be added to the dial,
"centrally located and clearly visible". It also had
requirements for handling, applying, and disposing of Tritium, and watches
containing Tritium. These "B" type watches were the first
required to have "Dispose Rad. Waste" inscribed on the case
back. For more information on
this watch please refer to this page. Dimensions are Width is 33 mm
excluding the crown, 35.5 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 41 mm and
thickness is 11 mm. Ref.
VMW 51
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Stocker & Yale 490 Hand Wound US Military Field Watch Sold
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New old stock Stocker and Yale hand wound US military watch with Swiss made 17 jewel high beat movement. These all date from 1989 to 1991, and are brought a big change to the way that the US military watches looked. The styling is more contemporary, but really the dial is no less legible than its predecessors are. It has a highly durable single piece jet black "monoblock" fibreglass / resin composite with sturdy aluminum bezel and crown protecting shoulders. It comes on the original black nylon strap which is quite thin so looks better on a military issue Nato strap (the pictures show the watch on the Nato strap, this is available as an option for £5 or $10. The watch was developed in accordance with the US government specification MIL-W-46374F, so is highly durable, strong and functional. It has tritium vials on the hands and batons, which contains the luminous material. Though now it is faded, but the watches still glow. It has the H3 and propeller logo on the dial as the only dial logos. These indicate the level of radiation used in the tritium. This is an attractive well made watch and will go well in any military or otherwise watch collection. Dimensions are Width is 37 mm excluding the crown, 39.5 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 40 mm and thickness is 12.5 mm. Ref. VMW 69 Sold |
Hamilton W-46374D Hand Wound US Military Field Watch
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Vintage Hamilton 46374D with 17 jewel movement made for issue to the US military. Hamilton have been a primary supplier to the US forces for many years and this watch is typical of the “Vietnam Era” design. These watches however are all marked with issue numbers ranging from 1979 to 1981. The design is typical military. It is sandblasted stainless steel case, fixed bars, screw on back and original olive drab military webbing strap. It has a military minimalist dial design, twenty four hour marks below the twelve hour marks, tritium luminosity, though now it is faded, but the watches still glow. It has the H3 and propeller logo on the dial as the only dial logos. These indicate the level of radiation used in the tritium. The military specification MIL-W-46374B, published in 1975, had the requirement for the H3 and radiation symbol to be added to the dial, "centrally located and clearly visible". It also had requirements for handling, applying, and disposing of Tritium, and watches containing Tritium. These "B" type watches were the first required to have "Dispose Rad. Waste" inscribed on the case back. For more information on this watch please refer to this page. Dimensions are Width is 33 mm excluding the crown, 35.5 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 41 mm and thickness is 11 mm. Ref. VMW 65 Sold |
Hamilton GG-W-113 Hand Wound US Military Field Watch
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Vintage Hamilton GG-W-113 with 17 jewel movement made for issue to the US military. Hamilton have been a primary supplier to the US forces for many years and this watch is typical of the “Vietnam Era” design. These watches however are all marked with issue numbers ranging from 1979 to 1981. The design is typical military. It is sandblasted stainless steel case, fixed bars, screw on back and original olive drab military webbing strap. It has a military minimalist dial design, twenty four hour marks below the twelve hour marks, tritium luminosity, though now it is faded, but the watches still glow. It has the H3 and propeller logo on the dial as the only dial logos. These indicate the level of radiation used in the tritium. The military specification MIL-W-46374B, published in 1975, had the requirement for the H3 and radiation symbol to be added to the dial, "centrally located and clearly visible". It also had requirements for handling, applying, and disposing of Tritium, and watches containing Tritium. These "B" type watches were the first required to have "Dispose Rad. Waste" inscribed on the case back. For more information on this watch please refer to this page. Not brown colour on case back is a faded clear plastic sticker - it is mint underneath the sticker. Dimensions are Width is 33 mm excluding the crown, 35.5 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 41 mm and thickness is 11 mm. Ref. VMW 66 Sold |
Hamilton GG-W-113 Hand Wound US Military Field Watch
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Vintage Hamilton GG-W-113 with 17 jewel movement made for issue to the US military. Hamilton have been a primary supplier to the US forces for many years and this watch is typical of the “Vietnam Era” design. These watches however are all marked with issue numbers ranging from 1979 to 1981. The design is typical military. It is sandblasted stainless steel case, fixed bars, screw on back and original olive drab military webbing strap. It has a military minimalist dial design, twenty four hour marks below the twelve hour marks, tritium luminosity, though now it is faded, but the watches still glow. It has the H3 and propeller logo on the dial as the only dial logos. These indicate the level of radiation used in the tritium. The military specification MIL-W-46374B, published in 1975, had the requirement for the H3 and radiation symbol to be added to the dial, "centrally located and clearly visible". It also had requirements for handling, applying, and disposing of Tritium, and watches containing Tritium. These "B" type watches were the first required to have "Dispose Rad. Waste" inscribed on the case back. For more information on this watch please refer to this page. Dimensions are Width is 33 mm excluding the crown, 35.5 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 41 mm and thickness is 11 mm. Ref. VMW 67 Sold |
Lemania HS 9 Chronograph Sold
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Excellent condition Lemania single pusher HS 9 chronograph issued in the late 1950's. Another highly collectable and sought after military watches due to the unique styling, the simple and uncluttered dial design, single button chronograph function for simplicity of use when in flight, and of course one of the best movements in the world as Lemania were and still are one of the biggest manufacturers of chronograph movements. This one has the Lemania calibre 13 chronograph movement. Symmetrical beautifully shaped case with wide lugs, thick case and large winding crown with extended chronograph pusher, with only the top section of the pusher moving when operated (the bottom half is a part of the fixed case mechanism). The dial is in excellent condition, but the hands are showing some age to the luminosity and there is small amounts of decay, these could be re lumed if required. Marks on case back read /|\ 0552/924-3305 H.S. /|\ 9 2126. Light wear to the case form normal use. Width 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, 45 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick. Ref. VMW 68. Sold |
Seiko RN Helicopter
Pilot’s Watch – Civilian Issue sold
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Excellent condition Seiko
Royal Air Force and Royal Navy Helicopter Pilot’s watch. This watch is
identical to the genuine Royal Navy issued helicopter pilots watch.
It was however issued for the civilian market therefore does not
have any military stamps on the case back.
Very desirable and collectible watch due to the fact that it is a
practical and functional watch and the choice of the British Armed Forces
for use with the helicopter pilots. If it is good enough for them, it is
certainly good enough for everyday use. It is made in Japan with Japanese
made quartz movement. It has a sandblasted all stainless steel case with
fixed bars for operational security reasons. The dial is mat black with
subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, and the thirty minute elapsed timer
at 12. there is a twenty four hour time representation at the 9 position,
which is all important when pilots are calculating flight plans, in
particular if they are across time zones. The inner bezel has sixty second
markings, and the chronograph sixty second recorder is the sweep hand.
This is comfortable to wear, and an excellent watch. Comes with
instruction booklet. Width is
38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown and pushers. Lug to lug is
43 mm and thickness is 19 mm Ref: VMW 70.
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Russian Military Divers Watch sold
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Mint condition, genuine issue diver’s watch with original strap, box and papers. Nice attractive and huge military watch and nice piece of Russian Soviet Era memorabilia. as It is a large watch and intended to be worn on the outside of a wet suit, it is too big to be worn as a regular watch. It is typical in military style with large luminous numbers and hands which are highly luminous and no radio active. Has a submarine logo on the dial and CCCP logo on the bottom of the dial. It is a hand wound movement and the crown is protected by a “canteen” style screw down cap which locks into place over the crown creating an air lock in which the crown sits. The canteen is secured by a chain which prevents it form coming detached from the case. The case back is stamped with an anchor logo and the issue number 1328. It naturally has fixed bars, and it is a heavy and strong piece of genuine Russian military hardware. It comes on the original open ended strap, comes in the original box with Russian Cyrillic writing on it and comes with the original papers also with Russian Cyrillic writing. The papers are stamped 15th December 1978, and also contains the non radioactive material stamp. Dimensions are 58 mm excluding crown, 75 mm lug to lug and 21 mm thick. Ref: VMW 50 sold |
Hamilton 6B RAF Pilot’s Wristwatch sold
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Near mint condition Hamilton 6B RAF pilot’s military wristwatch. This was issued to the British Armed Forces in the late 1950’s. The watch has been worn on a RAF Pilot’s wrist and likely to have seen military action. The 6B indicates that it is an RAF watch. This one is a hard to find round case and the dial is un restored and in perfect condition with original hands and crown. The case is stainless steel and has fixed bars in as good a condition as you can find them. The Hamilton watches were chosen as standard issue by the Ministry of Defense due to their ruggedness, durability and reliability. They are indeed very strong and durable watches, and the Hamilton watches are able to hold their own against the adverse conditions, and other rugged paces that they may be put through during military exercises. The dial though is in very good condition, with some light marks to the case. Has hacking seconds, the circled T and the broad arrow on the dial. The back is marked with a very large broad arrow and 6B-9614045 H-67 3302. This is a very nice piece of military memorabilia. The width is 35 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown. The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 41 mm. Ref. VMW 49 sold |
Record
British Military WWW Wristwatch sold
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Good condition Record manual winding British military www wristwatch. The
British military commissioned a few manufacturers to supply them with www
watches. The www acronym
stands for waterproof wristwatch. Over
the years, a few vendors were selected including Record, Cyma, Vertex,
Timor, Omega and Eterna. This is a typical www style that was required by
the military with mat black dial, bold markings, broad sword hands, fixed
bars, and subsidiary seconds at the 6 position.
The case is stainless steel and in mint condition but has not been
re-finished – it is in original mint condition.
The dial however has faded over the years but is still legible.
The winding is tight
and it is in perfect working order The
markings on the back of the dial are W.W.W.
/|\ L22072 539910.
There are very few marks to the case back.
Overall excellent watch and another military watch collector’s
classic. Dimensions are as
follows. Width is 36 mm
excluding crown, 39.5 mm including crown.
The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 47 mm Ref:
VMW 48
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Lemania British Military Fleet Air Arm Chronograph SOLD
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Much sought after Lemania Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm chronograph watch. Bought from the original owner who informs of the following “It has been all over the world with me from when I was in Northern Ireland, The Persian Gulf, Kenya, 4 winters in Norway, Hong Kong, Brunei, all over Australia and Western Europe as well as the Falklands Conflict and lots of other areas I can't talk about” So has plenty of history to it. This example is in excellent condition and has recently been completely overhauled. It is one of the rarest Lemania watches and has got two chronograph buttons. There two button models were typical of the later 1970’s issue watches. Most of the Lemania watches issued to the forces had a single button. The two buttons gives the watch that extra bit of symmetry and dimension to it. It is the asymmetrical case model whereby the case is a bit thicker to the right side to accommodate the crown and buttons which are recessed into the case so as to protect them form snagging or being accidentally activated. Two register chronograph with continuous seconds at 9 and 30 minute recorder at 3. Issued in 1976, as indicated by the stamps on the case back. I has the full military ordinance numbers which read 0552/924-3306 and 5145/76 as well as the broad arrow stamp. Of course it has got the broad arrow on the dial. The luminosity has faded as expected, but overall in fantastic shape. Dimensions 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, 46mm lug to lug and 20 mm lug width Ref: VMW 47 Price SOLD |
Lemania British Military 1 Button Royal Navy Chrono
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Much sought after Lemania Royal Navy chronograph watch. This one is an 0552 reference which indicates that it was issued to the Fleet Air Arm. This being Royal Navy jet pilots, such as those flying Hawker Siddley Buccaneers or Hawker Harriers. This example is in excellent condition and the best example that can be seen of this type of watch. It is the asymmetrical case version with the case being slightly thicker on the side of the crown and pusher to protect the buttons from knocks and bumps as they are recessed into the thicker built part of the case. The hands are original but appear to have been re-lumed. There is some evidence of ageing to the dial as the luminosity has faded and some patina to the central parts of the sub registers. Two register chronograph with continuous seconds at 9 and 30 minute recorder at 3. It does have the full military ordinance numbers which read 0552/924-3306 and 3609 on the following line above the numbers it has got the broad arrow stamp, with of course the broad arrow on the dial. Overall in fantastic shape. Dimensions are 39 mm excluding crown, 41.5 mm including crown, 46mm lug to lug and 20 mm lug width and 13 mm thick |
Seiko RN Helicopter Pilot’s Watch
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Excellent condition Seiko Royal Navy Helicopter Pilot’s watch. Very desirable and collectible watch due to the fact that it is a practical and functional watch and the choice of the British Armed Forces for use with the helicopter pilots. If it is good enough for them, it is certainly good enough for everyday use. These are getting increasingly harder to find and as a result the prices are climbing. It is made in Japan with Japanese made quartz movement. It has a sandblasted all stainless steel case with fixed bars for operational security reasons. The dial is mat black with subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, the thirty minute elapsed timer at 9 and the 1/10th second elapsed timer at the 3 position. When the chronograph is activated, the 10th second timer moves straight into action in a very fast rotation. The inner bezel has sixty second markings, and the chronograph sixty second recorder is the sweep hand. This is comfortable to wear, and an excellent watch. Comes on brand new RAF grey Nato strap. Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown and pushers. Lug to lug is 43 mm and thickness is 19 mm Ref: VMW 35. sold |
Lemania Swedish Air Force Pilot’s Chronograph -
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Excellent condition rare Lemania Swedish Air Force pilot’s chronograph with Lemania 872 hand wound movement. Lemania are one of the most famous movement makers alongside Valjoux and ETA. In their heyday, Lemania were making movements for the majority of Swiss watch companies as they were well designed and durable. Lemania movements will still be found in mechanical watches made today. At one time they were producing their own watches. Many of the Lemania designs were very distinctive They were famous for making simple but effective watches. They also made some of the most rugged and durable watches which were chosen by several countries defence forces to be issued to the armed forces. As a result, Lemania have a cult following as they are a reputable company with the name on the dial reflecting that name on the movement – that is a true watch manufacturer, not an outsourcer. This watch is in excellent condition and a military watch collector’s dream. It has the revered and much sought after Lemania 872 hand wound movement. The dial is sharp and clean, and in mint condition. It is highly legible and very practical for pilot use. The hands likewise are in mint condition. It has a pilot’s rotating bezel is a true pilot’s 12 hour countdown bezel, and it is bi directional, na dworks on a ratchet to provide sturdiness and non slip. Has large original crown, extended pushers and screw on back. The case back has the three Swedish crowns and the numbers, M 3440-051010, and it is issue number 274. A great classic collectors watch, which will only increase in value. The width is 40 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown. The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 48 mm. Ref: VMW 59 sold |
Smiths W10 British Military Watch Issued 1970
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Excellent condition Smiths British Military Wristwatch. The Smiths watches are becoming harder and harder to find. They were issued to the British military between 1967 and 1970 and are said to be the best Smiths movement ever made and amongst one of the best watches ever issued to the British military. Mint dial and markings, some light wear to the case and some natural fading to the hands. Genuine issue watch with markings on rear. Keeps time accurately. Stainless Steel Case, tritium luminous dial and hand markings screwed back. The watch was originally issued to the army which is indicated by the W10 mark on the case rear. The back is marked with W10/6645-99-961-4045 0839/69. Broad arrow stamped on the back and dial. British made manual winding mechanical gilded movement. Lovely looking watch and this was the last all British watch to be made. Dimensions are: width excluding crown 35 mm, width including crown 37.5 mm, lug to lug 46 mm, thickness is 12 mm, lug spacing is 18 mm Ref: VMW 56. sold |
Lemania South African Air Force Pilot’s Automatic Chronograph sold
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Excellent condition Lemania South African Air Force pilot’s chronograph with Lemania 5100 automatic movement. Lemania are one of the most famous movement makers alongside Valjoux and ETA. In their heyday, Lemania were making movements for the majority of Swiss watch companies as they were well designed and durable. Lemania movements will still be found in mechanical watches made today. At one time they were producing their own watches. Many of the Lemania designs were very distinctive They were famous for making simple but effective watches. They also made some of the most rugged and durable watches which were chosen by several countries defence forces to be issued to the armed forces. As a result, Lemania have a cult following as they are a reputable company with the name on the dial reflecting that name on the movement – that is a true watch manufacturer, not an outsourcer. This watch is in excellent condition and a military watch collector’s dream. It has the revered and much sought after Lemania 5100 automatic movement. The movement was modified at the Lemania factory to cut out some of the functions deemed unnecessary by the SA Air Force who commissioned it. There is only an one hour chronograph elapsed timer. With two chronograph hands. The sixty second elapsed timer is the sweep second hand with dagger tip, and the sixty minute elapsed timer is the hand beneath the sweep hand with the T bar tip. The subsidiary seconds elapsed timer is at the 9 position. There is a date window at the 3 position. Minimal dial functions for maximum chronograph and time legibility when pilots have a minimal amount of time to glance at their watches. The rotating bezel is a true pilot’s countdown bezel, and it is bi directional, non ratchet. A great classic collectors watch, which will only increase in value. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug distance is 42 mm. Ref: VMW 42 |
Omega British Military 1953 Wristwatch sold
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Excellent condition Omega British military 1953 wristwatch. This watch is commonly referred to simply as an Omega ’53. This model was only ever made and issued for one year, which of course was 1953. The ’53 is regarded as the most collectible Omega military watch an after one or two other military watches such as Panerai, Lemania and IWC, it amongst the most collectible military watches of them all. This is due to the fact that Omega manufactured it specifically for the British military and was deemed as a "no compromise" wristwatch. This was because no costs were spared to create a watch tat was durable, rugged, accurate, reliable, legible, and able to operate as an instrument under extreme conditions. The condition of this one is excellent, with some minor marks to the case. The hands and dial are in excellent condition. The watch is typical military and has a mat black dial, contrasting white markers, luminous hands and hour marks still with reasonable luminosity. It is plain and simple design for maximum legibility, full stainless steel case, large winding crown (for winding up whilst wearing flight gloves, fixed bars, screw on back, dust cover to protect the movement, and large military markings on the case back. The markings read: /|\ 6645 101000 6B/542 9772/53. Very collectible piece of military memorabilia. Supplied on new olive Nato strap. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 37 mm excluding crown, 40 mm including crown. The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 48 mm. Ref: VIN 317 sold |
Lemania HS 9 Chronograph sold
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Excellent condition Lemania single pusher HS 9 chronograph issued in the late 1950's. Another highly collectable and sought after military watches due to the the unique styling, the simple and uncluttered dial design, single button chronograph function for simplicity of use when in flight, and of course one of the best movements in the world as Lemania were and still are one of the biggest manufacturers of chronograph movements. This one has the Lemania calibre 13 chronograph movement. Symmetrical beautifully shaped case with wide lugs, thick case and large winding crown with extended chronograph pusher, with only the top section of the pusher moving when operated (the bottom half is a part of the fixed case mechanism). The dial and hands are in superb condition although as usual they have faded over the years, the hour hand appears to be slightly darker than the minute hand, so could have been replaced at some stage - the hands however are correct for the watch. Light wear to the case form normal use. Width 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, 45 mm lug to lug and 14 mm thick.sold |
Seiko RN Helicopter Pilot’s Watch - RN Genuine Issue 1996 sold
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Excellent condition Seiko Royal Air Force and Royal Navy Helicopter Pilot’s watch. This watch is a genuine Royal Navy issued helicopter pilots watch and was issued in 1996. The6645-99 8249181 /|\ 0508/96 issue numbers are as stamped on the rear and read as follows: Apart from minor marks to the crystal is in mint condition. Very desirable and collectible watch due to the fact that it is a practical and functional watch and the choice of the British Armed Forces for use with the helicopter pilots. If it is good enough for them, it is certainly good enough for everyday use. It is made in Japan with Japanese made quartz movement. It has a sandblasted all stainless steel case with fixed bars for operational security reasons. The dial is mat black with subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, and the thirty minute elapsed timer at 12. there is a twenty four hour time representation at the 9 position, which is all important when pilots are calculating flight plans, in particular if they are across time zones. The inner bezel has sixty second markings, and the chronograph sixty second recorder is the sweep hand. This is comfortable to wear, and an excellent watch. Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown and pushers. Lug to lug is 43 mm and thickness is 19 mm Ref: VMW 38. sold |
Avelia Chilean Marines Divers Watch sold
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Excellent condition Avelia 200 metres divers automatic watch issued to the Chilean Marines. This is an unusual name watch, but all indications show that it is very possibly a re-branded Heuer 200 metre professional divers watch as the cases are identical - it also has the words "Etanche Acier - 20 ATM Automatic on the rear, the same as the Heuer. It is a large and substantial watch, full stainless steel with screw down crown for added water resistance. However the watch is 30 years old and water resistance will need to be properly tested before diving with it. The watch has a mat black dial with typical divers markings and the added military markings in the 24 hour numbers printed in red below the tritium indices. Date window at the 9 position and sturdy uni directional, ratchet operated rotating bezel with iterations to the first fifteen minutes. There are some marks on the bezel at the 12 position. The case back is marked with the military issue numbers as follows "Marina De Chile" then the numbers 844 4568 11.73 It looks like the date of issue is 1973. Rare and unusual watch. Dimensions are: width 41 mm excluding crown, 45 mm including crown, lug to lug 47 mm, thickness 12 mm Ref. VMW 39. sold |
Omega Seamaster 300 Military Issue sold
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Omega Seamaster military issue diver’s watch. The Seamaster 300 is becoming a very collectable and desirable military watch. There are some fakes around, but this one is absolutely guaranteed the genuine article. It is correctly stamped on the case back with the military ordinance numbers over the regular Omega writing that was on the case back initially. The condition is well used, and it could be easily restored. It is sold in this condition though as some collectors prefer them in the used condition. However it can be restored upon request. The case and dial design are very attractive, so it is little wonder that they are such collectible items. It has a mat black dial with very large and bold tritium dial markings with over size upside down triangle at the 12 position and the circled T on the dial to indicate that the luminous material is tritium. It has a bi direction non ratchet rotating bezel, large sword hands and large sturdy stainless steel case. The numbers on the back read as follows: 0552/923 7607A/333/70 with the broad arrow. Dimensions are 40 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown and 50mm lug to lug and 12 mm thick. Ref: sold |
Seiko RN Helicopter Pilot’s Watch sold
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Excellent condition Seiko Royal Navy Helicopter Pilot’s watch. Very desirable and collectible watch due to the fact that it is a practical and functional watch and the choice of the British Armed Forces for use with the helicopter pilots. If it is good enough for them, it is certainly good enough for everyday use. It is made in Japan with Japanese made quartz movement. It has a sandblasted all stainless steel case with fixed bars for operational security reasons. The dial is mat black with subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, the thirty minute elapsed timer at 9 and the 1/10th second elapsed timer at the 3 position. When the chronograph is activated, the 10th second timer moves straight into action in a very fast rotation. The inner bezel has sixty second markings, and the chronograph sixty second recorder is the sweep hand. This is comfortable to wear, and an excellent watch. Comes on brand new RAF grey Nato strap. Width is 38 mm excluding crown and 40 mm including crown and pushers. Lug to lug is 43 mm and thickness is 19 mm Ref: VMW 35. sold |
Precista Royal Navy Divers Watch - 1989
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Excellent condition. Precista
Royal Navy Divers watch issued in 1989. Precista had military contracts for
the MOD in the 1980’s and supplied the RAF, land forces and the Royal Navy
with high quality, durable and accurate wristwatches. This one is in
excellent condition, however with some marks to the crystal. The case is
solid stainless steel, has a quartz operated movement and comes on a
replacement leather strap. It would have originally been worn on the
standard issue nato strap. The watch has spring bars opposed to today’s
fixed bars, so any leather strap can be fitted to it. The dial is excellent
with mat black colour and large and very bright tritium markings, and very
broad and thick hands. These make for instant legibility in tough and
uncomfortable conditions. The bezel is tight and sturdy, it is uni
directional and ratchet operated. The crown is screwed down for water
resistance. The back is marked with 6645-99-757-3314, has a large broad
arrow and the numbers 1966/89. Excellent and collectible watch. Dimensions
are: width is 39 mm excluding crown and 42.5 mm including crown Lug to lug
is 44 mm, Thickness is 11 mm. Ref VMW 36 sold |
Lemania British Military 1 Button Royal Navy Chrono - Mint sold
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Much sought after Lemania Royal Navy chronograph watch, issued only to high ranking officers and special forces. This example is in mint condition and the best example that can be seen of this type of watch. Two register chronograph with continuous seconds at 9 and 30 minute recorder at 3. Issued in the late 50's, but hard to tell as this was issued before they started stamping the dates on the back. It does however have the full military ordinance numbers which read 0552/924-3305 and 3706 on the following line above the numbers it has got the broad arrow stamp. Also it has got the numbers H.S. /|\ 9 whihc has been crossed out with an engraver, so looks like it has been re-issued. Of course it has got the broad arrow on the dial. The luminosity has faded as expected, but overall in fantastic shape, has been professionally cleaned. These can be found for about £500 to £550, but being in such good condition they fetch a little bit more. Dimensions 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, 46mm lug to lug and 20 mm lug width sold |
Lemania British Military 1 Button Royal Navy Chrono - Mint sold
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Much sought after Lemania Royal Navy chronograph watch, issued only to high ranking officers and special forces. This example is in mint condition and the best example that can be seen of this type of watch. Two register chronograph with continuous seconds at 9 and 30 minute recorder at 3. Issued in the late 50's, but hard to tell as this was issued before they started stamping the dates on the back. It does however have the full military ordinance numbers which read 0552/920-3305 and 6326 on the following line above the numbers it has got the broad arrow stamp, with of course the broad arrow on the dial. The luminosity has faded as expected, but overall in fantastic shape. These can be found for about £500 to £550, but being in such good condition they fetch a little bit more. 38 mm excluding crown, 41 mm including crown, 46mm lug to lug and 20 mm lug width sold |