WW2 Polish Air Force 6B Omega Wristwatch, c.1942

A very rare Polish Air Force marked 6B/159 Omega watch, in untouched and very beautiful original condition.

At first, when the Polish airmen arrived in Britain the RAF was sceptical of their ability as pilots but impressions changed during the Battle of Britain and, although they were part of the Royal Air Force, the Poles were permitted to form their own air force to operate alongside, both under the auspices of the Air Ministry. As such, this watch was marked with the 6B/159 flying equipment codes of the RAF but was also engraved "PAF".

Presented in full working order, this Omega watch is in particularly fine and original condition, with superb age patina and a solid, tight-fitting case, plus, what is probably the original long leather strap, which could have been wrapped around the pilot's glove. All still serviceable and working well, having been recently serviced by the former owner - although no warranty implied.

These gems don't turn up often, let alone in museum grade condition.

Code: 51275