Dear All

For sale is this Omega 1953 RAF “Thin Arrow” Pilots Wristwatch

These watches were originally issued with “Thin Arrow” radium dials. However, these were considered too dangerous by the MOD when stockpiled and they were therefore recalled and redialled with safer Tritium “Fat Arrow” dials.

Only 5,900 of these watches were ever manufactured and issued to the RAF in May 1953. Consequently, they are rather appropriately referred to today as the “53 Omegas”.

Due to the majority of the original radium dials having been replaced by the MOD it is thought that only a few hundred or so Omega Thin Arrow examples still survive. Many of these are often found in a poor state of repair. As such, good unrestored and original examples are extremely scarce and are often very difficult to find.

The exquisite Omega “Thin Arrow” for sale appears to retain its original A.F.210. style khaki webbed strap and comes from the family of the original owner, Lt. Col Arthur Desmond Andrews MC RA (117504).

A file containing details of Lt. Col Andrew’s military service, including a copy of his Military Cross citation, accompanies the watch.

The Omega “Thin Arrow” for sale is in wonderful overall condition and is one of the very best examples you could ever hope to find.

The dial is in wonderful overall condition with no obvious flaws or blemishes.

The sword hands, seconds hand and crown are all correct to the original specification of the watch.

The casing is in good condition with very few noticeable marks or scratches.

The 283 calibre movement is in good condition and is currently running well and keeping good time. It includes its original magnetic deflector dust cover and retainer ring.

The watch diameter is 37mm.

Please see photos below:

The watch is listed for sale on our website, priced at £6,995, which includes a free six-month warranty and a newly fitted NATO strap.

For further information on the watch for sale, please feel free to call us on 0207 117 2807 or email us direct via [email protected]

Many thanks and regards

Finest Hour
www.finest-hour.co.uk