Air Ministry Pilot's Longines '56 Pattern

A superb Air Ministry Longines, fully marked with RAF 6B/159 codes, as issued to pilots and navigators. The 1956 pattern watches were made using WW2 surplus timepieces, which were brought up to postwar spec and mounted in a steel waterproof A.W. Dennison screw back cases. This example is totally original, showing just minor signs of use. The hands, crown, dial and even the shock protection spac...  read more

Code: 51503

Army Bomb Disposal Armoured Fist

An unusual and rare item formerly used by the British Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams as part of their bomb suit.

Unissued and in new old stock condition with labels attached.

When used in mine clearance ops, the armoured fist would cover the spare hand, while a similar guard and probe would be worn over the working hand. The final image shows how this woul...  read more

Code: 51477

WW2 RAF Longines Pilot's Wristwatch, c.1942

A genuine WW2 RAF Longines wristwatch, presented in original condition and in good working order. The off-white dial is untouched, having acquired an even-age patina and just a hint of fading. All three hands are genuine, as is the winding crown and the case shows signs of service use, but no defect. All in all, a lovely example to wear, coming on a MOD issue strap of the correct wartime patter...  read more

Code: 51466

WW2 Royal Navy Issue Zenith Deck Watch

A near-mint Deck Watch by Zenith, c.1944.

This is a superb example of a WW2 Zenith Deck Watch. Having seen minimal use, this Zenith has been stored long-term at Herstmonceaux Castle, which was one of the Royal Navy's Chronometer Branch depots. As such, it is presented in a genuine MOD carton. Part of the work of the RN Chronometer Branch was to keep the navy's watches ready for i...  read more

Code: 51457

WW2 Era Pierce Chronograph Watch Case

A new old stock military chronograph watch case by Pierce, c.1945.

During WW2 all branches of the armed forces took possession of chronograph wristwatches from the Swiss manufacturer, Pierce. These were used for a number of military applications and later, or soon after the war, the War Department set about upgrading their remaining store of watches to reflect changing needs. To ...  read more

Code: 51421

British Army W10 Lemania Stopwatch, c.1967

This high-quality Lemania W10 stopwatch was made for the British Army. Cosmetically it appears to be very bright and hardly used, exhibiting minimal handling and storage marks, including one on the glass at the "80" marker. The dial is white but has photographed a little yellow - it's not. Offered in full working order.

This Lemania has a stop/start function and a pause/restart s...  read more

Code: 51410

WW2 8-Day Mk2 RAF Aircraft Clock c.1943

A rare 8-Day RAF Mark 2 aircraft clock in perfect mint original condition, with the dial dated 1943 - Not repainted.

Made by Smiths, this clock could have been fitted to any WW2 bomber or fighter aircraft. However, the addition of 1953 maintenance unit inscriptions to the back of the clock, intimate that it remained in service postwar, possibly on a jet. Nevertheless, what is par...  read more

Code: 51344