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An Outstanding Example of the RARE Geneve Dial 6bb Military Watch - Issued 1974 - Ref 6bb/5238290
A Rare Geneve Dial Hamilton 6bb RAF Issued Watch with a 1974 Issue Number! Hamilton produced for the RAF under the 6bb mark between 1973 and 1976. The watch succeeded the earlier Smiths production piece and preceded the CWC production pieces.
The ‘T’ marking on the dial denotes tritium, the original 1960s and 1970s material used to make dials luminescent, a mark that guarantees the originality of the dial. Fixed lug bars as typical of military pieces, notably also present in the ‘Dirty Dozen' collection and generally on most military wristwatches.
What’s On Offer
1974, Geneve signed dial, RAF issued British Military Watch with its mechanical hand-wound movement and steel tonneau case, with Broad Arrow military dial and issue engravings, 6bb/5238290 on the case back. The dial has white Arabic numerals, which are typical of most military-issued watches. These watches also have a sweep second hand with a 'hack' feature and steel luminous hands, which is again very typical of vintage military watches.
For this to have survived so long in this outstanding condition is extremely rare; this is a true gem. The marking 'Geneve' on the dial is much scarcer than the versions without and as such this watch would make a superb addition to any Hamilton or general military watch collection.
The dial is in fine fettle right the way down to the tritium hour plots which are remarkably intact. Pristine condition sword hands, with very appealing lume discolouration, as have the hour plots, minute tracking ring, and broad arrow denotation all synonymous with military pieces.
The case too is in fantastic condition, with no notable blemishes to speak of - rather incredible since these watches were true 'tool' watches.
This watch is an outstanding example steeped in rich history - there is no time for laurels on this occasion, a rare iteration of the more common W10 Hamiltons, it will be snapped up in no time.
Additional Information
Made From
Case: Steel
Dial: Black
Crystal: Plexgilass
Bracelet: NATO style
Technical Specifications
Winding: Manual
Movement Type: Mechanical
Calibre: 649 (ETA 2750)
Jewels: 17
Waterproof: N/A
Power Reserve: Approx. 50hrs
Purchase Details
Condition: Excellent - 9.5/10
Model Reference: 6BB/5238290
Date of issue: 1974
Guarantee: 12 months by VWS
Dimensions
Width: 36mm
Lug width: 18.5mm
Lug height: (lug to lug) 41mm
Wrist size: Adjustable