Smiths "Deluxe" ref 6B/542 Military Watch for the British RAF Classic Black dial with Arabic lumed

Black dial with Arabic lumed numerals

A Patek leather travel case is included with the watch and the manual wind movement has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker

Next to its unique discoloration

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The matte case is in great condition and the back features the original German military markings - 6645-12-14x-5xxx

Smiths "Deluxe" ref 6B/542 Military Watch for the British RAF Classic Black dial with Arabic lumedIn the late 1940s and early 1950s, Smiths was commissioned to produce a General Service wristwatch for the British Armed Forces. The British government, concerned about dependence on foreign watch supplierssomething that had proven problematic during World War IIoffered Smiths substantial contracts to encourage domestic watch production. However, for reasons unknown, the British Army ultimately chose not to move forward with the order. It wasnt until