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1953 Omega 'Fat Arrow' R.A.F Chronometer
A 1953 Omega 'Fat Arrow' R.A.F issue chronometer wristwatch. An extremely rare military wristwatch in great condition. There were 5900 of these watches issued to R.A.F pilots and officers in a span of one year only, 1953. The dial was originally made with a substance called Radium which turned out to be radioactive when stored in large quantities. The Ministry Of Defence subsequently recalled these watches to change the substance on the dials to Tritium, hence the circled 'T' underneath the Omega logo on the dial. These rare watches are easily identified by the 'Fat Arrow' on the dial as opposed to the 'Thin Arrow' on the majority of military watches. The watch is complete with the anti-magnetic inner case cover that made sure the timekeeping was unaffected by the various magnetic items a pilot would come into contact with. Case back is marked with a broad arrow, NATO codes and batch/order numbers.
Case width 37mm.
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Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
Case width 37mm.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique and Vintage Watches
Date 1953
1950s Antiques Maker Omega
Item code as579a847
Status Sold
£2750.00
$3688.58
€3305.50
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
By appointment only
Bristol
England
Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
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