Lot 140 , A gentleman's stainless steel Omega R.A.F. issue 6B/542 British military manual wind wrist watch, issued only in 1953

A gentleman's stainless steel Omega R.A.F. issue 6B/542 British military manual wind wrist watch, issued only in 1953, with M.O.D. replacement tritium Arabic dial, without the broad arrow, movement c.288 with a rose gold colour finish, retains original sprung ring to support the dust cover, case diameter 40mm, the case back inscribed '6645 101000 6B/542 10549/53 with broad arrow', on a brown leather strap.
£1,200-1,800

Condition:
Some fading? to the luminescent material on the dial. Some scratches to the dial cover and a small hairline crack. Minor nicks and scratches to the case back and sides. Small gauge to the case by broad arrow. Watch ticks when wound and the hands adjust. Strap showing signs of wear.

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