Movado 6B/159 6B/234 RAF Issue Wristwatch c.1942

Movado 6B/234 RAF Issue Wristwatch. These wristwatches were issued to RAF navigators and pilots during the Second World War. . RAF watches from this period were supplied by several prestigious watch manufacturers, including Movado, Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega. These watches predominantly followed a standard specification, which included a white dial with black Arabic numerals, centre seconds and blued steel non-luminous hands. These watches are commonly referred to by their RAF stores reference number 6B/159. This RAF stores reference refers to aircraft navigation equipment . Interestingly, the Movado for sale was originally issued with the store’s reference of 6B/159, indicating that it was flight equipment issued for the use of navigators and pilots only. However, the watch was later reissued with the reference 6B/234, meaning it was downgraded for general service by airborne and ground crew. . This Watch has sold.