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Vintage made in England 'Aviation' watch brand - any owners?

Omegafanman
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Hi Team forum,

I am still digging into WW2 pilots watches. There seems to be a lot of micro brands from that time which are hard to track down.

Has anyone come across Made in England Aviation watches - would be very interested to see any examples / if anyone has more history for this brand to help with some research.

Thanks.
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Canuck
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Need to see what is inside the cases. Mikrolisk has several listings for the Aviation name, all Swiss. There is a question as to whether the word Aviation could have been protected by copyright, possibly giving rise to more than one outfit using it.

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Omegafanman
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Thanks @Canuck and @MRC for the info.
I am hoping to get photos of the movement and inside case back for the watch in question. I am not able to post any pictures of the actual watch pending family permisions.

If it is 1950's that will erode the WW2 link of course (I am keen to find evidence either way). Another option I am looking at is:-

The Services Watch Co - Chronopedia

Moving around 1949 to 25-27, Bede Street where was now also their Aviation Watch Co subsidiary .... so a 1940s could be possible?

Indeed Aviation is a bloody silly name for a watch company / brand range - too generic for searches.
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Foo2rama
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Aviation was a great name for the time. It was cutting edge and massively changing the world at that time.
 
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Foo2rama Foo2rama
Aviation was a great name for the time. It was cutting edge and massively changing the world at that time.

I hear you but it is a frustration for google searches on the specific brands.... then again Who would have thought we would be searching Apple in 2021 ;0)
 
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Omegafanman Omegafanman
Indeed Aviation is a bloody silly name for a watch company / brand range - too generic for searches.
"Now let me get this straight, Squadron Leader. You propose to sit at a desk and type the name of our new watch; you then expect to immediately receive information on everything in the world that contains that word. I'm sorry, you are now grounded - see the medic. We have a war on, you know."
 
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TimeODanaos TimeODanaos
"Now let me get this straight, Squadron Leader. You propose to sit at a desk and type the name of our new watch; you then expect to immediately receive information on everything in the world that contains that word. I'm sorry, you are now grounded - see the medic. We have a war on, you know."

Yes they were a dashed inconsiderate lot / a bad show old chap - Spending all their time fighting / giving their young lives for freedom.... without a moments thought about keeping proper records and notes of timepiece ownership for future generations :0)
 
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