is there some cdn wwII watch collectors?

rcaf

maybe:i have two rcaf watches.
on tha back of the first one:ref.no 6b/150.w-5694/42
second one:ref.no. 6b/150.w-6595/42
is there a way to retrace where they come from?
any thoughts about a value?
 
I've had this MARATHON- 16 jewels made in USSR stop watch for years. I've found them on the net but none that were made in USSR. From what I've read, they were a military stop watch. Any info woulds be great!!
 
What make are the watches? Pics would be helpful. Kindly Old Coach on this board is very well informed when it comes to Canadian Military watches. I haven't seen him post in a while though.
Most RCAF watches that I have seen are Rodania, a few Omega, Breitling and a no name that may have been supplied by Birks. All of them were single button chronographs.
 
I did a quick search on the RAF website for "wris####ch and came up with this thread. It sounds like just about the same watch you have. The contract and model numbers are very similar.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/180748/message/1120122880/

Looking for a pilots RCAF wris####ch? In my possesion is a rare Waltham WW2 RCAF pilots Watch. The watch measures 32mm excluding crown by 39mm lugs to lugs is in good condition with some normal aging and light scratches to the case.

The white dial is plain, simple but beautiful. The design is such for pilot to read time with ease while flying. The minute markers are marked by bar strips on the outer rim and the hour markers in dots and 3, 6, 9 and 12. At 12 o’clock is the words “RCAF” which means Royal Canadian Air Force. The crown is the large type for ease winding and setting of time. The hands still grow in the dark.

Turning to the back, the screw back case back spots the military issued inscription:


R.C.A.F.

REF. NO. 6B/150

W-2758/42

(+ Famous British Arrow)

On the inside of the back case says: “KEYSTONE” (A famous watch case company in the 40s), “BASEMANTEL” with the numbers “551424”. On the inside, the movement is further protected by a solid bloc of dust cover. The signed 16 Jewels Waltham U.S.A winding movement is clean and beautiful! It says “PREMIER 16 JEWELS 6/0 42.” The watch sets and winds perfect.

photo's on request

Regards
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Accidental collector;
One WW1 pocket watch with broad arrow on the back
one WW2 Rolex pocket watch with the same mark.
Both work.
One WW2 govt. marked wris####ch, but for a woman.
 
josh1976 said:
I've had this MARATHON- 16 jewels made in USSR stop watch for years. I've found them on the net but none that were made in USSR. From what I've read, they were a military stop watch. Any info woulds be great!!
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Swiss used to buy all parts and mechanism itself and put them together. Anyway, the original company is "Vostok" (or "BOCTOK" in Russian) and they should say "Kомандирские" (officer's) on it.
 
here they are

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I'm out of my depth here,but your watches appear to be '40s vintage. It looks like the watch on the right has had the hands replaced. Have you opened the back to see what movement is in them? Any other markings on the back?
Nice watches by the way. I have a soft spot for mechanical watches.
PM Kindly Old Coach, he is a miltary watch collector and probably tell you about your watches.
This is my '40s Omega RCAF watch.
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how should i open the back cover,is it screwed?
or it will just pop out?.
the mfg name is on the inside,i think...
more infos...:up to the ref no,r.c.a.f. and upper:an arrow.
 
DON'T try to open them yourself. Too easy to damage a watchback if you try the wrong technique or use the wrong tools.

They do look like 1940s Walthams. I don't know much about 1940s watches (I'm a 1950s-60s- 70s fan, watchwise), but I have a few contacts who have this stuff memorised. Could you show me a picture of the backs?
 
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