My book, Air Navigation, written my P.V.H Weems in 1931 arrived today. Chapter twelve is devoted to time pieces and their use in navigation, and includes photos of the two basic models of Weems Longines as how they operate.
It's a good book to have to build up the whole Weems experience. Did you note the small bezel Weems has a couple of interesting features? 1) It has no locking mechanism. 2) It has a bezel style unlike anything ever posted or displayed in a watch museum.
I noticed the lack of the locking mechanism.
Is the bezel unique because it's not marked on the '5's?'
@Seiji your collection is awe inspiring, and I love seeing it. My reality is that I'll never own a big pilot, so seeing them here or in a museum is the next best thing for me.
I plan on buying the best watch I can afford. I'm a high school teacher and an adjunct history professor in Oklahoma with an income will not allow me to delve too deeply into this hobby. My plan is to save money all this year (if my daughter's quincenara doesn't prevent me), domy research, and then hope to find a Longines or LeCoultre 6B/159 MK VIIA that I can afford.
In Japan, teachers are among the most revered professions. I too believe teachers are one of the most important professions. Children who are our future need inspiring teachers more than ever. I would be proud to be a professor.
I wish you good luck on finding a beautiful Weems 6B/159 Mk VIIA. They are out there. Try going to Instagram and looking up SuperlativeTime. Romano maybe able to set you up.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzwlNu3LYHl/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3PaI7fstqV/?img_index=1
If you would like to see #832 in a short video clip taken on my phone.
The condition of the watch is pretty rare. It almost looks like it wasn't
used much. The condition of other IJN Weems are usually fairly consistent
with battle worn military watches.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bSA4HxatKFQ?si=0L5SLQ9kmsWTlAUi
