I recently acquired an Omega with some similar provenance
Oct 25, 2016,18:47 PM
One commissioned to the Hydrographic Survey (H.S. 8) of the British forces, ca. 1943. It's a similar watch to those used by RAF airmen, with an aluminum alloy case (steel case back) and fixed wire lugs.
.. the so nicely patinated numbers. And Stupid Me has not pulled the trigger on one, that you had found some 4-5 years ago- that was not a smart move ! Have felt triple- sorry for letting it pass, many times ! - Damn hesitation !.. :-( At least I can enjo...
One commissioned to the Hydrographic Survey (H.S. 8) of the British forces, ca. 1943. It's a similar watch to those used by RAF airmen, with an aluminum alloy case (steel case back) and fixed wire lugs. ...