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SKU: vws1815cs

OMEGA - An Air Ministry 6B/159 - Military Watch - Issued 1956

A Rare Omega 6B/159 in Superb Condition with Black Dial, Military Caseback Engravings

Case
Stainless Steel
Condition
 8.5/10
Year
1956
Box/Papers
 No/No
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A Rare Omega 6B/159 in Superb Condition with Black Dial, Military Caseback Engravings  (A.M. 6B/159 1039/56) and Attractive Lume. 

In 1956, a large number of surplus 6B/159 pilot watches originating from WW2 were modified and re-issued to the RAF by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). They produced a new, stainless steel case which replaced the low-cost alloy cases with which the watches were ordered and allowed the RAF to keep using the high-quality movements. 

What’s On Offer 

The dial of this watch was replaced by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) when the watch was fitted into its new case in 1956 and is in excellent condition, in fact, the whole watch has aged very well - the years have been kind with very few signs of wear and certainly nothing concerning. The hands have been painted with a luminous compound that remains in tantalisingly good condition and the Arabic numerals are brilliant white along with the minute track. The case looks to only minor signs of wear and the case back markings (A.M. 6B/159 1039/56) retain their integrity. This watch enjoys fairly substantial dimensions given its age and would be perfectly appropriate for everyday wear. 

Case
Stainless Steel
Dial
 Black
Box
 No
Papers
No 
Model Ref
6B/159
Crystal
 Plexiglass
Bracelet
 Leather
Winding
Manual
Movement Type
Mechanical
Calibre
30T2SC
Jewels
 16
Power reserve
44 Hours 
Condition
Excellent
Date of issue
1956
Warranty
 12 Months VWS
Width (without crown)
 33mm
Lug width
 18mm
Lug height
(lug to lug) 43mm
Wrist size
Adjustable

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