Description
OMEGA MILITARY RAF 6B/159 3480 1956
This is an absolutely Superb Omega Military RAF watch dated 1956. The original MOD black dial with applied arabic numerals and markers and military markings are in excellent condition. The original hands and the manual wind movement has been signed “Omega Swiss 16 Jewels 9848650. The case back markings are A.M. (6B/159 3480/56), the stainless steel case measures approximately 36mm and the Military Strap is a universal fitting. The watch has been fully serviced by our in-house watch technician and comes with a full 12 months written warranty.
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).
SPECIFICATION
BRAND:
Omega.
MODEL:
Military Pilot RAF 6B/159
FINISH:
Brushed.
CASE:
Stainless Steel with Fixed Lugs 36 mm Approximately Excluding Crown – The brushed stainless steel screw back case is in superb condition with only minor signs of wear. The case measures 36mm wide excluding crown, the inside back is not signed as most Dennison Military cases of this period.The outer markings are A.M. 6B/159 3480/56.
DIAL:
black Dial. Although a large majority of these watches were issued with black dials and luminous hour markers and hands, some were issued with white dials and blue steel hands. Dial and Hands are correct.
BEZEL:
N/A
STRAP/BRACELET:
Grey Military fabric- Length Universal.
MOVEMENT:
Swiss Made Omega 30T2 Movement 9848650-Chronometre Quality, The original Omega signed very high grade manual wind is in excellent condition and has been professionally serviced by our in-house watch Technician. On the balance bridge are the letters AR.
*THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY.
GLASS:
Acrylic Crystal – The crystal is unmarked.
DATE:
N/A
YEAR:
1956
SERVICED:
Yes, with 12 Months Warranty.
CONDITION:
Super Condition.
BOX/PAPERS:
Although there are no original papers with this watch it is 100% Genuine, the serial numbers and markings are all correct, dating the watch to 1956.
We supply Lifetime Guarantee and all Relevant paper work for the Watch.
If you need repairs carried out, laser welding, servicing, case refinishing and dial refinishing please Email us.
*THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON AUTHENTICITY AND PROVENANCE
