Omega Weems Mk VIIA 6B/159 RAF Issue WW2 Pilot Navigators c.1940

The Watch . The Mk VIIA 6B/159 Wristwatches were issued to pilots and navigators of the RAF during WW2 and feature a lockable movable outer bezel which is set to the second hand to calculate longitude to aid navigation and to read the elapsed time in seconds. . The watch takes its name from Lieutenant Weems, who was a well-known aviator, navigator and instructor at the Naval Officer School at Annapolis, Maryland, in the U.S.A. . It is believed that only around 7,000 were produced and delivered to the RAF in 1940. . Production was spread across 5 companies: Longines, Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Movado & Zenith. . There were only 2000 Omega Weems issued to Pilots/Navigators during the Second World War, who knows how many survived. . The Specs Age: c.1940. Reference: CK2129 Movement: Manual wind with Centre Seconds. Calibre: 23.4 SC. Timekeeping: Very good. Service History: Fully Serviced, July 2026. Dial: Original Ministry of War Spec Omega Dial. Case: All Stainless Steel. Measurements: 33mm. Bezel: Lockable, Bi Directional. Water Resistant?: No. Hands: Original. Crystal: Correct Acrylic crystal. Crown: Correct Original unsigned Crowns. Strap/Bracelet: Bonklip. Lug Width: 16mm Getting Acquainted . Bits that stand out: -One of the most sought after Military Watches. - Hard to find in good order, especially the Dial. - Fully serviced Movement. -Crisp Military markings to the back. . Nitty Gritty: -Some age related marks and scratches to the Case. . Overall the Omega is in very nice Vintage condition. The Dial is in excellent order. The Case is in good nick, with a few age related marks and dings. Caseback markings are very nice. Original Crown, has some dings too. Crystal in good shape. Hands are in lovely shape, wonderful colour. .