Air Force Watches

[Chris Szypulewski]

Hi
I was wondering if the Poles were issued watches in the RAF when they joined up? and if so what brand was it? I have a picture of my Uncle and he is wearing a watch but I cant make what kind it is.

Thanks

[Walkwolf]

Most major watch manufacturers made military timepieces.

Pocket watches I've seen for the Brits and Canucks are marked
'GST' on the back for: General Service Timepiece.

Hard to say with a wrist watch as it could very well be privately
purchased, unless it has a 'broad arrow' mark on the face.


Can you show us a photo?







Regards, Steve.

[Gary J]

Some British military watch descriptions ..

British Horological Institute - Military Watch Information

And a picture of one claimed to be used by the Polish Airforce in Exile ..

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8136

Gary J.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Here’s one that sold on ebay last year for 720GBP. I’ll leave it up to the experts to comment on its authenticity.

Regards,
Tony

[Gary J]

I remember that one Tony ....
.. Not the standard engraving ....... on a military item ...

.. As for the timepieces ... the RAF types do seem to command quite high prices !

Regards

Gary J.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Similarly, here’s another offering up for auction now with somewhat dodgy engraving work:

RAF/Polish Air Force "Kosciuszki" 1943 LONGINES Watch on eBay.ca (item 250625847282 end time 09-May-10 13:12:43 EDT)

Tony

[Chris Szypulewski]

The pictures I have are to big and this site wont let me upload them!!!!

[A.J. Zawadzki]

The pictures I have are to big and this site wont let me upload them!!!!

Chris, Assuming you're using a Microsoft operating system use your "Windows Pictures and Fax Viewer", or most other picture vieing programs to shrink them. If all else fails send a PM to me and I'll post for you.

Regards,
Tony

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Similarly, here’s another offering up for auction now with somewhat dodgy engraving work:

RAF/Polish Air Force "Kosciuszki" 1943 LONGINES Watch on eBay.ca (item 250625847282 end time 09-May-10 13:12:43 EDT)

And the hammer falls . . .

[A.J. Zawadzki]

posted for Chris