Lemania Military Stopwatch, c.1965

We have a number of these ex-MOD Lemaina stopwatches. They are all identical and carry broad arrow engraving but this one is unmarked. The rest have dates from the 1960s and all are basically in unused condition, with perhaps just a few storage marks.

This is a high-quality Lemania stopwatch that has been calibrated to show the time as a decimal unit, for example, 6.5 would be 6...  read more

Code: 51261

Postwar Queen's Crown Regimental Helmet Plate

A scarce white-metal helmet baseplate, forming the universal generic backing on to which a regiment's badge would be mounted. This postwar example has never been used and is presented in mint condition, with 3 cast white-metal lugs to the rear.  read more

Code: 51256

Rare & Important Longines Explorer's Pocket Watch, c.1895

Longines has a tradition of being an innovative watch company, keen to associate itself with all manner of world record breaking achievements. As such, Longines was often chosen by pioneering greats to assist in their endeavours. Whether it was on the railways, or far off Antarctic exploration, aerial conquest, ocean navigation... and the list goes on, Longines was always involved. However, one...  read more

Code: 50943

Air Ministry "Dennison" Pilot's Wristwatch, c.1942

An excellent and original British assembled RAF issue pilot's wristwatch, made with a Swiss movement, c.1942. These watches hold a special place in the unfolding story of military timepieces and this one is offered in full working order and with a near-perfect dial - This steel-cased watch is in fabulous condition and an important stop-gap model issued at a time during the war when watches were...  read more

Code: 51249

HS9 Royal Navy Lemania Chronograph, c.1947

An excellent example of an early Royal Navy Lemania chronograph wristwatch, issued to the Fleet Air Arm. Fully marked with the pre-NATO Hydrographic Survey codes, and never renumbered, identifying it as a pilot's watch.

This watch is in perfect working order, with all the chronograph functions operating crisply. The high-grade signed movement looks bright and fresh and free from...  read more

Code: 51209

WW2 Military Issue Longines, c.1942

A very good looking WW2 military Longines made in the USA. Offered in full working order, these watches were part of an aid or gift package given to Soviet forces, c.1942.

Other than anecdotal testimony, little information exists regarding these military Longines watches but a search of the internet soon reveals that a substantial proportion of them still exist in the former USSR...  read more

Code: 51201

Pre WW2 Polish Army Roskopf Watch, c.1935

A rare prewar Polish Army pocket watch of cavalry interest, awarded in 1935 at the NCO's School to the farrier coming top of the class. Presented to a named individual of the 4 P.A.C. (4th Division Heavy Artillery) who were stationed in Łodz near Warsaw.

The watch itself is a railroad Roskopf, which is in full working order, running well and keeping time but with minor signs of s...  read more

Code: 51180

WW2 RAF Issue Longines Watch, c.1943

A good and original WW2 Longines wristwatch issued to pilots and navigators of the Royal Air Force.

According to Longines' records, this watch was supplied in 1943 to their British agency within the jewellery trade, however, these "Economy" watches were never made for commercial sale. Instead, these watches were given over to the Air Ministry who, if time allowed, marked them wi...  read more

Code: 51163

Early Longines Weems Pilot's Wristwatch, c.1939

This is a very early Longines Weems pilot's watch, which predates those supplied to the Air Ministry. As such, this Weems has some minor cosmetic differences, most notably the superior rhodium finish on the movement plates.

The watch is running well and keeping time, although no guarantee is implied. The characteristic bezel turns freely but locks tight against the auxiliary crow...  read more

Code: 51158

WW2 Military Deutsches Heer Style Longines Watch, c.1945

From the outset, let me state that this is not a Deutsches Heer issue Longines, however, it is a genuine Longines watch made around WW2, which certainly makes a good doppelganger for the coveted German Army version.

Presented in very good to excellent original condition, this Longines has many of the features found on WW2 timepieces: The waterproof steel case is numbered to the b...  read more

Code: 51156