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SKU: vws4004

IWC Mark XI - 6B/346 - 1042/52 - British Royal Air Force Issued Watch - 1952

A Superb 1952 IWC Mark 11 RAF-Issued Pilot’s Watch with Rich Black Dial and Beautifully Aged Vanilla Lume

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
No
Dial
Black
Papers
No
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£7,500.00GBP

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The IWC Mark 11, reference 6B/346, is one of the most iconic military pilot’s watches ever produced. Commissioned in 1948 by the British Ministry of Defence for RAF navigators, it was designed to meet the most rigorous standards of precision and durability. Equipped with the robust Calibre 89 and hacking seconds for accurate time setting, the IWC Mark 11 became a trusted companion in the skies. Today, it stands as a cornerstone of military watch collecting.

What's on Offer

This IWC Mark 11, reference 6B/346 from 1952, is a superbly preserved piece of RAF history. The dial is particularly striking — a rich matte black with crisp Arabic numerals, evenly aged tritium lume across the hour plots and hands, now a beautiful vanilla tone. The military pheon is present as is the circled T denoting the lume as tritium. Protected by a shatterproof Plexiglass crystal and housed in stainless steel, this Mark 11 remains in excellent condition. A rare and historically significant tool watch, and an absolute prize for any military collector.

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
No
Dial
Black
Papers
No
Crystal
Plexiglass
Model Ref
Mark XI 6B/346
Winding
Manual
Bracelet
S/S Ladder Braclet by Gay Frères
Movement Type
Mechanical
Condition
9/10
Calibre
89
Date of Issue
1952
Jewels
17
Warranty
12 Months VWS
Power Reserve
Unknown
Lug Height
45mm
Width
36mm
Lug width
18mm
Wrist Size
Adjustable

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