Details about rare vintage omega 56 raf pilots watch ex ww2 6b159 british military serviced. The value proposition the omega seamaster 30, a timeonly classic from the 1960s. The dial with the omega brandname, 112 hour digits, and sweep seconds hand. Designwise the watch was close to models previously provided to the british army, notably the references ck2299 and ck2444. The black dial is nicely complemented by the arabic numerals and a centre seconds hand which was also beneficial to accuracy for the raf along with the infamous 30t2 manually wound omega calibre. Dial is a simple black luminescent affair with arabic numerals and broad sword hands. Longines 6b159 raf pilots issued air ministry watch. Realising that this housing was less than ideal, in 1956, when financial stability had returned, the raf returned the mark viis that were still in service to southerns, omega s appointed repair shop in the uk, who duly recased them in very substantial screw back steel cases. British pilot watches including raf 6b159, iwc, longines, jaeger lecoultre, omega fleet air arm hs8 and 1956 timepieces. The luminous hands and hour pips make a nice addition. The omega speedmaster professional moon watch is easily the most soughtafter model by vintage omega watch collectors.
In that year, the british mod decided to recase its old wartime omega watches with the highly regarded and reliable omega calibre 30t2 movements in their raf 6b159 spitfire pilots watches. Omegacarboxyaryl substituted diphenyl ureas as raf kinase inhibitors download pdf. The watch was ordered by the raf for pilots and navigators. Was the back of raf watches snapped shut or screwed shut. The dial was replaced by the mod when it was fitted with the new case in 1956. The course took place in 2010 and was of two weeks duration, the. Find great deals on ebay for raf watch and ww2 watch. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. These watches were supplied by omega in 1953, consequently theyre referred to.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. On 8 february 1956 the royal air force lost six hawker hunter jet fighters in a multiple aircraft accident. This particular watch was sent by the raf to the royal rhodesian air force rraf and issued by them in 1956. F pilots and officers in a span of one year only, 1953. Due to the need to withstand the strenuous conditions of flying in the raf, they were made under strict specifications from the british mod ministry of defence. Omega is very much one of the shining stars of the antique watch world. Org is a free, noncommercial project with the goal of preserving selected paperbased cultural artifacts for future generations of readers, in the form of cover images in jpg format, and, where available, complete covertocover scans in pdf format. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Aug 03, 2016 the close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. Jul 04, 2016 welcome to the forum, if you search old posts you will find lots of discussion on this model of watch. The 6b159 wrist watches were issued to raf navigators and pilots during world war ii and were manufactured by a number of prestigious swiss watchmakers, including omega, jae. Show off your rugged side with an omega military wristwatch.
A stainless steel 1953 raf military issue vintage gents wristwatch, fat arrow matt black dial with arabic numbers, a fixed brushed stainless steel bezel, a black nato strap with a stainless steel pin buckle not by omega, plastic glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with a presentation box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty. Owning and wearing a piece of history on your wrist is undeniably poetic. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. In 1956, the british ministry of defense modified existing stocks of the wartime omega pilotnavigator wristwatches. It is known as a 1956 6b159 due to the 56 in the serial, which is the year these were modified. In a nutshell it is an raf navigation watch from ww2, that has been officially recased into a stainless steel dennison case and reissued. Fully signed throughout and fitted with the rare correct white dial and deep blued handset, this example on offer is in very fine condition throughout. Very rare air ministry issued 56 raf pilots watch with white dial and original bluedsteel hands fixed bar military lugs. Omega military watches, ww2 raf jacket, ww2 raf caps, ww2 pilots watch, ww2 raf wings. This superb omega 56 raf navigatorpilots wristwatch has a nice chunky steel case. In that year, the british mod decided to recase its old wartime omega watches with the highly regarded and reliable 30t2 movements in their raf 6b159 spitfire pilots watches. Eight aircraft from raf west raynham had been carrying out a 4x4 dogfight exercise at 45,000 feet 14,000 m.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Description for sale this fine omega raf issued white dialled pilots watch, dated 1956. Omega raf issued pilots or navigators watch dated 1956. In 1956 the raf underwent a program of rationalising their stores they produced a new, stainless steel case for all their remaining stock of second world war watches. Omega watch worn by tom hardy in dunkirk has epic story. This is a list of raf aircraft, including all currently active and retired types listed in alphabetic order by their raf type name. A rare and classic omega military wristwatch made only in the year 1956.
Unlike many military watches from this era, this one sported a chronometer rated movement and an antimagnetic case. The dial was originally made with a substance called radium which turned out to be radioactive when stored in large quantities. Rare white dial omega 1956 raf 6b159 military pilots watch cal. Omega raf issued white dialled pilots watch, dated 1956. Omega mens stainless steel case casual wristwatches for. Military omega 1953 raf fat arrow pilots watch sold. Continuing omega s rich legacy of ocean exploration, these sleek new models run deep with modern design, creative touches and master chronometer movements. Adequate consumption of omega3 fatty acids is vitally important. Collecting vintage omega watches page 2 of 4 ablogtowatch. The raf 53 was made for a single year for the british air force, and features a 30mm manual wind calibre with centre seconds in a 37mm steel case with fixed lug bars. Raf omega watches aircraft of world war ii ww2aircraft. A compilation of mine and donated video taken during a rauxaf regiment ex omega, which i participated in.
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Sold out this watch was ordered by the royal air force in 1952 from omega they laid down a comprehensive specification for a robust, highly accurate, waterproof, antimagnetic wrist watch to be supplied to navigators and pilots. This is a royal air force pilots watch which dates from the second world war. High degree of reader involvement in supplying information. I do remember there was a search in the area for soft pink toilet paper. Omega military watches for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Hodinkee was there to document this, and after the jump, youll find some true grail omegas. I think everyone can guess i am trying to identify a particular omega watch, dated by the serial number to aprox.
Aug 09, 2017 1953 omega 27771sc raf issued military vintage watch birth year watches. Aircraft aircraft manufacturer engine engine manufacturer. The case only shows light wear and tear consumerate with its age. Very rare white dial omega 56 rafair ministry issued 6b. Upon completion of the exercise the eight hunters diverted to raf marham but due to bad weather six of the aircraft were lost. Rare 1956 omega white dial raf military pilots watch cal. Delivery from the 10th of march 1940 to goldsmiths and silversmiths, purveyors to her majesty. Us88430b2 omegacarboxyaryl substituted diphenyl ureas as. Fs 1956 omega 6b159 black dial british raf air ministry. If you like the style and the story but arent as concerned with. In 1985 one car was sold to hungarian driver laslo oroslan, another car was sold to czech jaroslaw skorwanek. Extremely rare omega 1953 raf thin arrow pilots watch. Rare vintage omega 56 raf pilots watch ex ww2 6b159. Used, buy it now rare vintage omega 56 raf pilots watch ex ww2 6b159 british military serviced add to watch list.
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The story of the raf pilot and his omega ck2292 caliber 30t2 sc. Historical information about the omega raf 1940, reference ck2129. The 1943 omegas had workhorse, chronometerrated 30t2 sc movements but in inexpensive, snapback plated alloy cases. The watch is fully signed throughout and is in full working order keeping time. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
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Rare vintage omega 56 raf pilots watch ex ww2 6b159 british. London client 1150 for 2000 watches equipped with a rotating bezel and intended for royal air force crews. Valentines day, a time for love, a time to offer an omega luxury watch. Yes, you can add accidents and incidents to the asn wikibase yourself. The close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. The story behind the omega watch that plays a pivotal role in dunkirk on the wrist of tom hardy tom hardys watch in dunkirk has been identified as an omega raf 1940 reference ck2129. We are super pleased to offer this vintage royal air force r. Upon completion of the exercise the eight hunters diverted to raf marham but due to bad weather six of the aircraft were lost including one fatality. Photo report a selection of the omega museums private collection. The back of the case has is stamped with the letters a. Has the phrase modele depose ever been printe don the back of a raf watch. Rare 1956 modifiedreissued black dial longines air ministry raf pilots navigators world war ii military issue mens wrist watch. Royal air force world war 2 operations omega watch for sale.
In 1953, raf pilots began receiving the reference 27771. A gentlemans stainless steel british military omega raf pilots wrist watch dated 1956, with black dial movement. The omega ck27771 issued to the british royal air force in 1953 is perhaps one of the highest quality timepieces ever produced for the military. Brothers made two cars and one more car was made by hungarian driver zoltan stiller by brotherss blueprints. Welcome to the forum, if you search old posts you will find lots of discussion on this model of watch. Omega 6b159 1956 raf air ministry thoughts please omega. We bring you the story of a raf pilot and his omega 30t2 sc watch. Rare air ministry issued ww2 omega 1943 raf spitfire pilots watch sold this is, without a doubt, the nicest example of these hard to find air ministry issued ww2 omega raf pilots watches that we have ever seen. Us2745874a en, 19530618, 19560515, geigy ag j r, insecticidal. Capturing 70 years of seamaster design omega omega watches. In 1956 the ministry of defence mod modified existing used stocks of the wartime omega navigators wristwatches and replaced the dials, crowns and cases but retained the superbly accurate chronometer rated 30 t2 sc movements which had shown such sterling service during the war years. A note dated january 5, 1940 is an urgent order by the sales subsidiary omega watch co. Very noticeably larger than most omega seamasters of the period, this is a rare variant.