1940s WW2 Pilot Watches For the Royal Air Force [ RAF ] Military Watches 6B-159
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- Опубліковано 16 гру 2022
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During the second world war, many watch companies started to produce watches for military service. There is a watch made for any pursuit in the war, from navy use to aviation to bomb timers and for the front line soldiers, also known as field watches. One thing they all have in common is they are simple to read. In this episode, I will go through one of the most well-known world war two era timepieces. And that is the British RAF pilot watch.
RAF (6b-159) website: af0210strap.com/the-non-weems-...
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I have a omega Second World War watch my grandfather was a engineer and he received it
during his working time there on the base in the UK
I love Longines.. ❤. I wear vintage Pallas military watch
They all look almost identical to me lol
That Omega is gorgeous and so clean. In 37 mm diameter and with 100 m water resistance it could easily become my everyday watch.
Maybe Omega should consider reissuing this beauty next year marking its 80th anniversary. :-D
@@TimelessHistoryChannel Yes, please!
Great video, thank you so much!
Great pieces.
I like the Longines the most, idk why but it just looks the best.
Maybe that's why Longines reissued this watch in 2019
Great video, thanks for sharing this info!
Always a pleasure.
My favorite is longines and I own this longines RAF watch. Also own Omega Seamaster which was issued to RAF in 1948.
Nice! Do you know the reference of the Omega?
A very nice lineup of vintage timepieces !
Thank you!
Great informative video, Thanks!
I like all 3 model’s presented and Im lucky enough to enjoy my Grandfathers Omega Pilot watch.
Wow, That's awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Did you get the chance to ask your Grandpa to talk a bit about his watch? The stories must be so interesting to hear.
Great episode! Thanks
I would like to see an episode pertaining to manufacturing tolerances as related to the transition from the French Ligne system to metric.
Noted. Will keep that in mind. Thank you for the suggestion.
The Longines has the right proportions and aesthetics.
Probably why Longines decided to reissue this piece.
The one with the NATO strap is the best.
Remember seeing watches like these in junk shops for around 2/6 to 10 bob when i was a kid .
Nice background items in your video 👍
Thanks!
Hi, Great Channel! I would appreciate your help. I have been given an Omega 30T2SC watch. The Serial No. is 10366716. The movement is: 9629866. I believe it was manufactured in 1944. It has an unusual face with centre seconds. I haven’t seen the face online. The watch is steel with pressed back and 35mm case diameter. Would you be able to help me identify the CK No as it is unmarked.? I would like to know if it is of any value. How can I send you photos? Bests Alistair
Just recently parted with my aluminium omega after more than 10 years, haven’t thought about it until this video, you’ve given me sellers remorse haha
Great video 👏🏻
Haha, it happens. But I'm sure you will come across another one day. Just need to be patient when you're looking for one.
Or maybe, like your Tudor, you'll get a second chance to repurchase it one day. 😉
It seems the Allied Air Forces were not into chronographs like the Luftwaffe was. I wonder why that was?
I have one that was reissued to the Directorate of Overseas Surveys which was rehoused in a stainless steel case whilst retaining the original dial. I have seen the SS 6B/159 pop up quite often, but never have I seen another D.O.S. issued one so far.
Thank you for the comment. Could the full steel piece you're referring to a Dennison 13332 reference? To the untrained eyes it can look the same as the 6B/159 case. :-)
@@TimelessHistoryChannel hi!! Nice pointer there. Although in my case, definitely not as I also have a Dennison cased 13332. Engraved on the back of my DOS watch is ‘D.O.S’ the crow’s foot/pheon, and military codings.
If you have a quick look online, you should be able to find one example which has long been sold, but the webpage is still accessible.
I bought a RAF Omega from Charles Frank in Edinburgh in 1965, paid 15 quid which was a lot back then, I fitted a fixoflex bracelet, still have it.
I would take Omega or LeCoultre. Definitely would like to add Military watch to collection.
That day will come 😉
I have a very similar looking Doxa
why is no one making the 33mm homage in 33mm?!
I don't think that will happen anytime soon. 😞
But the new Nomos do come in 33mm.
@@TimelessHistoryChannel :)
Great video! I have an Omega 1944 pilots watch. Would like to share images
Welcome to email me. :-)
What are they worth
What’s the cost of these watches
Hello:) I have got other version of Omega:), You like to see it? I have gave it to renovation, but with old spirit:)
I think I would choose the Longines but the truth is that they are very small, I don't know if I would wear them... a lot. But how beautiful all 3 are!
I leave a request or suggestion: in the RAF film i link below there are some "good" shots of the watches of the navigator and pilot of a bomber. I wonder if they are familiar to you. Unfortunately, the manufacturer's brand name cannot be read. Perhaps the best images are at 11:38 and 18:12 .
Thanks for showing this 3 cuties and i hope you will take a look at the this 2 ones.
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Were do u find ur watch bands .
I have my own supplier. But if you are looking for something similar. Try searching Hirsch straps on google.
I have militray watch military marine combat 100 meter water resist . navy seal
I am a big fan of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Me too!
What would be the cost for these pieces.. ?
2-3k each
@@Luke-kp1px thank you.. how would one go about to purchase a piece like this ? Are they any reputable business that has these
Looks like the leCoultre could be opened using pliers.
There is a tool for it and Jaxa works too.
hello , can you share with us ?
My website link is in the description box. You are welcome to visit the site to view all the available pieces. I appreciate your understanding.