Omega 6B/159 RAF Pilot’s Wristwatch c.1942
These beautiful wristwatches were issued to RAF navigators and pilots during the Second World War.
RAF watches from this period were supplied by several prestigious watch manufacturers, including Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega. The majority of these watches followed a standard specification, which included a white dial with black Arabic numerals, centre seconds and blued steel non-luminous hands.
These watches are commonly referred to by their RAF stores reference number 6B/159. This RAF stores reference refers to aircraft navigation equipment.
The Omega 6B/159 watch for sale was produced around 1942 at the heart of WW2 and is undoubtedly one of the very best examples you could ever hope to find. The mid-case of the watch is made of stainless steel as opposed to the later and more commonly found alloy variants. This makes it extremely desirable to vintage military watch collectors and Omega enthusiasts.
Interestingly, the dial retains the remnants of some faint and unusual stamped markings. We cannot recall seeing these precise markings before, which appear to read “GO/R/45”.
The rare and wonderful Omega 6B/159 for sale represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a superb piece of British WW2 aviation history.
