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Omega - Military 6B/159 - Air Ministry RAF Issued - c.1943 - Rare Stainless Steel Case

A Very Rare and Collectable Military Issued Omega 6B/159 Air Ministry Watch in Superb Condition with a Rare Steel Case, c.1943 

Case
Steel
Box
No
Dial
White
Papers
No
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Produced by a number of world-class Swiss watchmakers, including Longines and Jaeger LeCoultre as well as Omega, 6B/159 models were issued to both navigators and RAF pilots during World War II however Omega was the primary supplier of watches to the RAF. Before radar and GPS, timekeeping was crucial when it came to the position of the aircraft and it was up to the aircraft navigators to provide accurate information.

What's on offer

This rare and very collectable watch is in wonderful condition which is remarkable considering its age! The once-white dial has aged beautifully to a pale sepia colour and boasts the usual Arabic numerals that are synonymous with most military watches. A simple Omega signature and elegant blued steel hands complete the dial which is encapsulated underneath shatterproof acrylic crystal and encased in alloy duralumin.

It should be noted that this watch has a steel case, which is very unusual as in the main the cases were crafted from much cheaper alloy duralumin so it is very rare to find an ultra-early one like this - we only know of a couple in circulation. 

These watches are becoming rarer every year and prices are creeping up - now is the time to buy and we are delighted to offer this magnificent piece of British military history for sale in such wonderful condition. 

Case
Steel
Box
No
Dial
White (originally)
Papers
No
Crystal
Plexi
Model Ref
6B/159
Winding
Manual
Bracelet
NATO
Movement Type
Mechanical
Condition
9.5/10
Calibre
30T2SC
Date of Issue
c.1943
Jewels
16
Warranty
12 months VWS
Power Reserve
44hrs
Lug Height
40mm
Width
32mm
Lug width
18mm
Wrist Size
Flexible

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