Watches to wear with your flight jackets...

[PADDY_M]

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.

 

[RudyN]

I have two key wind pocket watches from the 1880s.

 

[Dimitry M]

Anyone know where i can find a good budget A-11? My brick on my wrist is uncomfortable with my A-2 on and ruins the cuff.

 

[Micawber]

Anyone know where i can find a good budget A-11? My brick on my wrist is uncomfortable with my A-2 on and ruins the cuff.

Cheap as chips...

Military Style Quartz Watch: Army Navy Shop

military style quartz watch metal case, nylon strap. military & outdoor watches

www.armynavyshop.com

or

A-11 1940s WW2 Pattern US Military Watch Automatic 100m

This recreation is based closely on the original World War Two design from 1943 but has the advantage that it is now equipped with a high performance self-winding 24 jewel mechanical movement, sapphire crystal, screw caseback and 100 m water resistance. The watches back in WW2 were made in a...

www.sofmilitary.co.uk

or

Search for something like an Aeromatic A1337 like this https://longislandwatch.com/aeromatic-a1337-watch-a1337/

or

If you want something vintage but can't stretch to an original A-11 hack try searching for a WW2 Ordnance Dept watch as these can still be picked up at a reasonable price if you have patience. They are the same size more or less as an A-11 but have differences in the movement and face.

 

[MaydayWei]

1957 Omega Seamaster

 

[Clark J]

Got a couple I’m selling,,, anyone ????

 

[MaydayWei]

Got a couple I’m selling,,, anyone ????

Very nice! Good luck with the sale!

 

[bazelot]

Got a couple I’m selling,,, anyone ????

I give you $50 each. This offer won't stay on the table for too long so you'd better make your move fast...

 

[Saint-ex]

Got a couple I’m selling,,, anyone ????

Really ?
you should keep it !

 

[Yogie]

Citizen AG 7400 / Radio controlled watch bicolor

 

[B-Man2]

So I just picked this one up . It’s an older Omega that I think may be from the late 1940s to early 1950s era. But honestly I don’t know much about watches so if anyone can nail this down a little better please post what you think it is . Thanks Edit : I did open the case and it looks to be entirely omega stamped parts .

 

[Kermit3D]

So I just picked this one up . It’s an older Omega that I think may be from the late 1940s to early 1950s era. But honestly I don’t know much about watches so if anyone can nail this down a little better please post what you think it is . Thanks Edit : I did open the case and it looks to be entirely omega stamped parts .
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It is not a Kriegsmarine watch either .

 

[Kermit3D]

On a more serious note, I don't know much about it either... but I like to play guessing games.
I would say 40's, the luminous hands, if they are original would suggest a military use... but the total absence of marking on the case would suggest a non-military use.

 

[Kermit3D]

... and I want to add that it is a very nice watch. voilà voilà

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Kermit!
I appreciate your imput and kind words

 

[Kermit3D]

I found this Cyma dated 1942 which has a very similar dial :

https://community.hodinkee.com/watches/1825

What is interesting is that this Cyma is described as a "6B/159" type watch.
As far as I know the "6B/159" watches were issued to RAF navigators and pilots during the Second World War.
This seems too good to be true.... but ?
If it was really a military watch, it seems to me that it should have an inscription of this type on the back of the case :

Again I'm not a specialist and I'm just guessing.
Maybe @Pilot or @Enigma1938 or someone else could tell you more ?

 

[Lebensgefahr]

What's the serial number on the Omega movement ?

 

[B-Man2]

What's the serial number on the Omega movement ?

I don’t know as I just put it back together. I couldn’t get the case to seat properly, so I had to take it to a watch repair. So I’m not ready to try to open it up again . I guess that’s of no help . Sorry

 

[Lebensgefahr]

You need the serial number on the movement to be able to date it, never mind.

 

[Pilot]

I don’t know as I just put it back together. I couldn’t get the case to seat properly, so I had to take it to a watch repair. So I’m not ready to try to open it up again . I guess that’s of no help . Sorry

No worries at all, its a 1000% legit Omega from the end of 40’s early 50’s.This is a civilian version Cal. 283 of a legit US ARMY version from the same period of time.
A great craftsmanship Omega watch.
Congrats!