Can't beat a Seiko!

 

Looks like she's wearing a Timex camper to me.

 

Always be careful what you say, it just may come back to haunt you.

Gone and that bracelet


The humble band at the moment,

 

Two Seiko ...?

 

Morning all!
I am very new to this forum, and very new to military watches in general. I am posting here to try to get some help with a watch. My father died 2 years ago and in the process of clearing his house, I recently had to empty his chaotic garden shed, and came across this on his workbench. Obviously with a bit of research, I know the background for these RAF watches, and I am pleased it is such excellent condition, although it does not currently work properly. The internal mechanism is very clean, so I am taking it to a specialist for cleaning and repair.

My father and I were estranged for 40 years, and I had very little time with him before he died, so I know nothing of the provenance of this particular watch. I did however, find a genuine WWII leather flying helmet elsewhere in his belongings, so I suspect the two belong together! Can anyone help me with trying to find out who the watch was issued to - did the air ministry keep records like that? Any advice in trying to trace the background to this lucky find wouyld be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!

 

Hi,

Loads of info to be found:
Search "Omega HS8". You will find the HS8 mark on the caseback if all is well.
Do not allow this "specialist" do anything else than oil and lubricate the movement. In extent NO ALTERATIONS nor polishing of the case.
Any cosmetic "improvements" will damage value!!!

Cheers

Edit: From "6B/159" to "HS8". Too early for me....

 

Thanks for the reply - the specialist is a watch repairer of 40+years experience working at a bona fide jewellers and watch repair facility. It's not going to a shoe repair/watch battery corner shop! I only want to get it working again, to use it for daily wear. I'm not going to sell, it has too much value for me. I do take your point about "cosmetic" improvements though and thanks for the tip. Can you explain the A***** number on the back please? Also the serial number on the mechanism is 9825365 which I understand means it was built between 1939-1943.

 

Longines Tre Tache
(original condition with dark blue hands)

 

Please post, or PM me, a picture of the case back (outside).
Mine looks like this:
[A TTACH]381694[/ATTACH]

 

417

 

Sure thing -

 

So 6B/159 is your cue. MWRF would be where to search for more specific info on the A number.

Cheers

 

Inter-war Luftwaffe pilot watch, I think.

 

SAAF

 

Now i've discovered this thread. I haven't seen this, so....my watch:
IWC Mark XI RAF (and hooked seven)

 

Cool thread!!

Here is my Leonidas CP-2 E.I.

 

My favorite of the dirty dozen! Very cool!

 

Can't get any better than this! Issued Leonidas are very nice.

 

2 ends of the spectrum from me….

First one circa 1918, British Army issue “Trench watch” in a Borgel case. Has the broad arrow and sold out of service marking on the rear, along with an "!", which I think is British Indian army issue. Exact maker of the movement unknown. Only gets some wrist time when I know its not going to get knocked around as it feels oh so fragile.

The second is an ex issued 2001 CWC “SBS” model, at the moment it’s the daily wear whist the Speedmaster is with STS for regulation. Quartz convenience and squaddie proof, what's not to like .....

 

It's not one of the Dirty Dozen, it's a Mk11 completely different spec. It's sister is the Jaeger LeCoultre.