Description: Up for sale is a unique destro/LHD 1953 Omega RAF-issued pilot wristwatch known as "Fat Arrow" (ref. 6B 542 2777-1 SC 6645 101000) on a period correct gray Nato strap. The watch is in outstanding overall condition for a 71-year-old. While the case shows plenty of signs of honest wear (scratches, dings, dents and pitting), the crystal, dial and hands are in great original condition. In addition to being a destro/LHD (crown at 9 o'clock, instead of 3), what sets this particular specimen apart from the rest is the dial print quality. The British MOD had to replace the radium with tritium for safety reasons so the vast majority of these ended up with fuzzy dial reprints with a "fat arrow" on them. For whatever reason, this one comes with a crispy tritium dial that looks great all these years later. The lume on the dial and hands appears original with the typical age-related tritium deterioration (patina, for the fans). The watch was serviced in June 2023 and the Omega 283 caliber performs within chronometer specs (see last 2 pictures).
Price: 6999 USD
Location: Brighton, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-10-06T15:26:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Bezel Color: Silver
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals, Round Indexes
Year Manufactured: 1953
Band/Strap: NATO Strap
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Casual, Classic, Luxury, Military, Pilot/Aviator
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Central Second, Chronometer, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Swiss Made
Case Size: 37 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
With Papers: No
Reference Number: 2777-1
Brand: OMEGA
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Gray
Customized: Yes
Band Material: Nylon
Dial Color: Black
Model: LHD
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Display: Analog
