These watches were supplied by omega in 1953, consequently theyre referred to. There were approximately 5900 of these watches issued to r. Due to the majority of the original radium dials having been replaced by the mod it is thought that only a few hundred or so omega thin arrow examples still survive. There were two series used by rcaf pilots, the u15 with subsidiary seconds and the p12 with center seconds. This 1953 omega was part of a exclusive one year order from the. Military omega 1953 raf fat arrow pilots watch sold. The raf watch often referred to as the raf omega fat arrow on account of the comparatively broader, war department arrow to the dial the omega watch with large stainless steel, turned case 47. A quarter of the rafs trainee pilots are to be sacked as part of the governments cuts to the ministry of defence budget, according to a report up to 100 student pilots will be told the news on. Have at least 2 a2 levels3 highers at grade c or above excluding general studies, critical thinking or citizenship. Download our free app to view past and forthcoming sales catalogues.
Show off your rugged side with an omega military watch. Listen to raf pilots tell the story of the battle of britain imperial. F pilots and officers in a span of just one year, 1953. Nov 7, 2016 this board includes photos of pilots who served in the raf during wwii, famous, not so famous and completely unknown. The omega fat arrow is a british air ministry raf issued wristwatch. Super rare all original british military issued omega raf watch with. Also here is the stamp h67, this informing us that this watch was supplied to the raf in 1967. Sold omega 1953 raf military in very good condition stainless steel case ref 27771 with screw down back and royal airforce markings, all in very good condition, normal wearing marks and scratches to the case, case looks to be in untouched condition, dustcover and spacer ring intact, no rust or corrosion. Raf pilot watch for sale in uk 55 used raf pilot watchs. Typical black dial with the omega tradename,trademark cartouche, and circled t. A note dated january 5, 1940 is an urgent order by the sales subsidiary omega watch co. Additionally, a significant part was made up of refugees and.
Pj productions 2x raf pilots seated in ac 90s figures 1. In 1956 the raf underwent a program of rationalising their stores they produced a new, stainless steel case for all their remaining. This is, without a doubt, the nicest example of these hard to find air ministry issued ww2 omega raf pilots watches that we have ever seen. Omega 1953 fat arrow raf pilots wrist watch vintage. Rare air ministry issued ww2 omega 1943 raf spitfire pilot. Also, i will try to get a thin arrow though that seems to be much harder to come by and wanted to know what i should look to pay for a good example of either a thin arrow or a fat arrow. Vintage 1943 omega raf fleet air arm ww2 pilots military. Collecting vintage omega watches page 2 of 4 ablogtowatch. Omega watch worn by tom hardy in dunkirk has epic story. See more ideas about battle of britain, royal air force and world war two. So, the movement of this watch watch is entirely encased in soft iron dial and dust cover both made of soft. The first atomic bombs for the royal air force raf are delivered to the bomber command armament school at raf wittering.
This big fellow measuring just 36 mm in diameter it is big for a military watch was issued in 1953 and has a stainless steel case, with a soft iron, inner cage to. Historical information about the omega raf 1940, reference ck2129. Super lightweight alloy case, which for uk military issue was made of aluminium, copper, magnesium and manganese. Engraved with, another british broad arrow, and its military ordinance number. Watches of knightsbridge 30 june 2018 by auction technology. Designwise the watch was close to models previously provided to the british army, notably the references ck2299 and ck2444. The raf navigation watch with white dial, press fit caseback, chromed brass turned case 40. Many of these volunteers were british subjectsthus, citizenscoming from territories that made up part of the british empire. Omega 1953 raf mod thin arrow pilots wristwatch sold. Reduced omega 1953 raf thin arrow pilots watch link. Omega 1953 pilots watch the movement is omegas classic 30mm cal 30t2, with 15 jewels.
Its official title as denoted in the case back by omega is the 27771 sc. There are other standards depending on age but this group is the largest bracket of entrants. Notice that this period was within the production span of the mark 11, this being the standard model for navigational use employed by the raf at this time. From 1953 to 1956 the raf avro lincoln squadrons carried out antimau mau.
Even the caseback of the raf 53 omega fat arrow is amazing. Hence they have acquired the nick name 53 fat arrow or for the very original dials they were called the 53 thin arrow. Military omega 1953 raf fat arrow pilots watch sold finest hour. In 1953, raf pilots began receiving the reference 27771. To the reverse, caseback with markings, war department arrow, 6b159 and a prefix along with serial. Finally a number of dials were replaced by omega in bienne, also with thin arrow marking.
Omega raf 27771 military 6b542 thin arrow amsterdam. Delivery from the 10th of march 1940 to goldsmiths and silversmiths, purveyors to her majesty. F pilots and officers in a span of one year only, 1953. Omega 1953 raf issue pilots watch, know as the fat arrow. Consequently, they are rather appropriately referred to today as the 53 omegas. Hamilton was an official provider of wristwatches for use by raf air crews between 1965 and 1975. As a royal air force pilot you will fly fastjets, transport aircraft or helicopters. Omega military 27771 sc 953 raf 6b 542 vintage 1953. The dial with the omega brandname, 112 hour digits, and sweep seconds hand. Pj productions 2x rafael pilots seated in aircraft figures 1. Issued to raf pilots and navigators, flying amongst other things, in spitfires, these watches are simple and beautiful to look at yet very robust with one of the best manual winding, chronometerrated.
Omega 6b159 raf wwii issue pilots navigators watch c. Is there a huge difference between the two in the eyes of. This omega 6b dates to 1953 as indicated on the case back, a bit earlier than. A stainless steel 1953 raf military issue vintage gents wristwatch, fat arrow matt black dial with arabic numbers, a fixed brushed stainless steel bezel, a black nato strap with a stainless steel pin buckle not by omega, plastic glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with a presentation box, our own certificate of authenticity and our own one year warranty. Zenith pilot type 20 extra special 40 mm grey grained dial with mustardcoloured. Designwise the watch was close to models previously provided to the british army. All original superb example of these highly collectible omega 53 raf issued watches. Uk2292 in fine original order, with faded white railtrack dial, blued steel hands in superb condition. The watch was ordered by the raf for pilots and navigators. This is a royal air force pilots watch which dates from the second world war. The royal air force raf is the united kingdoms aerial warfare force. This involves searching all items with an higher estimate value of. The close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. List of raf aircrew in the battle of britain wikipedia.
Raf pilots were at the heart of the battle of britain. Using the same 30 mm caliber, omega developed the techron series of pilots watches. The raf 53 was made for a single year for the british air force, and features a 30mm manual wind calibre with centre seconds in a 37mm steel case with fixed lug bars. Nonbritish personnel in the raf during the battle of britain. A very rare military wristwatch in great condition. At the beginning of 1952, in the midst of the cold war and ongoing hostilities in korea, the british air ministry. Only 5,900 of these watches were ever manufactured and issued to the raf in may 1953. This is the model most people think is the second flightmaster. These were a special order by the british mod of only 5,900 pieces and only in 1953.
Zenith pilot type 20 extra special 40 mm grey grained dial with mustard coloured. Pj productions 2x russian pilots seated in ac modern figures 1. Watches of knightsbridge by auction technology group issuu. The dial was originally made with a substance called radium which turned out to be radioactive when stored in large quantities. Horrible histories song raf pilot song cbbc youtube. Omega 30t2 manual winding movement numbered, 9742909 1942. Last year i looked on ebay, hoping to see a similar watch to get a value for it. Raf 1956 military omega wrist watchphotos timekeeping is good and all functions are fully working. Have gcses at grade c4 or sne at grade 5 or sce standard grades at grade 2sne 5 in english and maths and at least three other subjects.
Manufactured to the precise specifications of the air ministry in 1952 and delivered only in 1953 for one year. Omega 1953 raf issue pilots watch, know as the fat arrow version and only issued in the year 1953 has been declared an antique and was approved for sale on. On the 15th of july 1953,raf odiham was the setting for what was,i believe,the largest display of military airpower that this country has ever seen. The specifications were for a watch that would not be upset by the instrumentation in the jet fighter cockpit. London client 1150 for 2000 watches equipped with a rotating bezel and intended for royal air force crews. This watch was ordered by the royal air force in 1952 from omega they laid. Pj productions 2x raf pilots standing 90s figures 1. The royal air force raf and fleet air arm had included personnel from outside the united kingdom from before the beginning of the second world war, and many served in the battle of britain of 1940. Raf pilots also flew missions using the royal navys sea harriers in the. An extremely rare military wristwatch in great condition. The royal netherlands air force is the military aviation branch of the netherlands armed forces.
These watches were produced by omega in 1952 and delivered to the royal air force in 1953. It would reabsorb 3 ans on 28 september 1951 and stay at raf thornhill until disbanding on 30 december 1953. Omega ss 1953 raf fat arrow dial military issue pilots. In 1941, the royal netherlands military flyingschool was reestablished, in the. Am on the lookout for one to purchase but would like some advice on what to look out for. Interestingly, sandy blaser above states that the 145.
These military watches are typically available with stainless steel designs and are constructed with helpful 3hand analogue displays, so you can keep track of the time down to the exact second. The list of raf aircrew in the battle of britain is a summary regarding the lists of those who flew during the battle of britain, and were awarded the battle of britain clasp to the 193945 star by flying at least one authorised operational sortie with an eligible unit of the royal air force or fleet air arm during the period from 0001 hours on 10 july to 2359 hours 31 october 1940. Extremely rare omega 1953 raf thin arrow pilots watch. It is made of acier staybrite and has the reference number ck2777. Raf omega watches aircraft of world war ii ww2aircraft. Royal air force world war 2 operations omega watch for sale. Felixdevalois, canada 09061953 xb806 sabre f4 rcaf loan prior to delivery to the raf it was operating with 414 sqn rcaf. A newbie here but have fallen in love with the 53 raf.
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