Description
A very rare and hard to find Smiths 6B issued in 1967 to the British Royal Air Force R.A.F.
British watchmaker Smiths had the M.O.D contract to supply wristwatches to the Ministry of Defence between 1967 and 1970. Watches were issued for use of the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force, the latter 2 being the hardest to find.
This Smiths 6B is in original condition and comes on a new nylon Nato band as seen.
The watch is in good condition and has been fully serviced by Simon Freese Watchmakers of Essex on 03.3.2023. Everything on this piece is original and the dial and hands have aged with patina. The 60466E movement has the correct year stamp for 1967, often movements are changed in Smiths W10’s/6B’s, so it is refreshing to see the original movement still in place.
The 35mm case is in good condition with only a few small marks commensurate with an issued piece of this age. Fixed lugs are 17mm.
This a rare military watch and is not to be confused with Smiths W10s that were issued to the British Army in much higher numbers.
The service ticket is included and I will include 6 months mechanical warranty from the date of sale.
Points to consider: Rare Smiths 6B, 100% original, patina, serviced with warranty.