Longines 6b/159 RAF Pilot's Wristwatch 1956

Longines 6b/159 RAF Pilot Wristwatch 1956

WWII Royal Air Force Pilot's Watch. This watch was ordered by the RAF for its pilots and navigators.

In 1956 the RAF undertook a stock rationalisation programme and produced new stainless steel cases for all remaining stocks of World War II watches.

This new case replaced the lower-cost alloy cases the watches had been ordered with, allowing the RAF to continue using higher quality movements.

A large stainless steel case was ordered from the renowned British manufacturer Denison, the dial was changed from white to black, and the hands were painted with luminescent material.

Specs: Circa 1943 (Recased in 1956)
Reference 6b/159
Movement: Manual winding, center second Caliber: 12.68N
Timekeeping: Good Maintenance History: Unknown Dial: Original Longines dial, repainted by the Department of Defense Case: All stainless steel with screw case back Size:
Without crown/With crown: 36mm/38.6mm
End to end: 46.8mm
Bezel: Solid Waterproof: None Hands: Original Windshield: Genuine acrylic windshield Crown: No marking crown. Replacement.
Strap/Bracelet: New 16mm blued NATO style strap with steel fixtures Lug width: 17mm


Features

- Issued to Air Force pilots
- Large 36mm Dennisteel case
- WW2 Leftovers
-Clear military markings on the back.


Minor scratches

Minor scratches such as scuffs.
- Missing from dial, faint stain circle around center.
- The crown was replaced with a new one.

situation

Overall this Longines is in very good condition and appears to have had very little work done on it since it was reissued in 1956.
The dial is in good condition with a very faint stain in the center.
The case is in good condition.
The markings on the case back are also beautiful.
The crown has been replaced.
The acrylic windshield is genuine, but has scratches and some wear underneath.
The needle is in good condition.

Photographed on an 18cm wrist.

This item is being sold on consignment from a friend, so it will take about 2 weeks for it to arrive.