ANTIQUE VINTAGE SWISS 40'S RARE RAF BRITISH MILITARY WRIST WATCH CONVERTED

Description: ANOTHER FANTASTIC AND RARE R.A.F. MILITARY RELATED WATCH FROM ANTIQUETIME!! I HAVE BEEN A 100% POSITIVE EBAY SELLER SINCE 2002-PLEASE BID/BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!! OFFERED FOR SALE TODAY IS THIS PENDANT/WRIST WATCH CONVERSION ENGRAVED WITH AN RAF PERSONNEL NAME AND SERVICE NUMBER. Here is the excerpt of records showing his enlistment details. First Name: Frank Surname: Blyth Information: They enlisted into the Auxiliary Air Force. They joined after December 1925. Service Number: 858809 Service: Royal Air Force Primary Unit: Royal Air Force Archive Reference: AIR 78 17 2 (Excerpt courtesy of Forces-War-Records) DESCRIPTION: This is a nice chromed white metal Swiss lady's pendant watch which looks to have been professionally converted from a small gentleman’s wristwatch to be able to be hung on a chain as a pendant watch. My guess is that the wife or relative of FRANK BLYTH (serving RAF airman) had this watch converted to remember him by. Although I have found his service details, they are sparse and would probably need further in depth research to find out if he was killed in action or lived through WW2. The watch measures 3.1cms (31mm) across, excluding the crown and chain rings. The case is in aged original condition. It has no dings on it The case back is engraved with the wording ‘Frank Blyth 858809 RAF’ DIAL: This charming watch has a lovely all original two tone silvered dial which is in good aged condition. It is signed ‘M Beaver Manchester’ It has nice black painted Arabic numerals. The numerals are in decent order showing wear to some numbers. The hands are blued steel and are in good condition. The crystal looks to be a plastic replacement. It is in used condition showing light wear. MOVEMENT: This is a nice Swiss made crown wind 15 jewel movement. The movement is in good condition and is in working order. It has been timed and oiled. As always a full service would be recommended for optimum performance and timekeeping. The watch winds fine. It winds and sets as it should. It keeps time to within a couple of mins per day. Please do not expect quartz accuracy as this item is over 65 years old. SO- THIS IS QUITE A RARITY AND IS BEING OFFERED AT A GOOD BUY IT NOW PRICE. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: • Payment is due 3 days from auction ending unless specified otherwise. • All shipping and handling charges are to be paid by the winning bidder. • I insure all of my packages shipped within the United Kingdom. • I insure (at an extra cost) & register international shipments. There is NO exception. • My return policy is as follows: • Damaged or lost item refunds will be made by the insurance holder (ROYAL MAIL POSTAL SERVICE etc). • I describe all of my items to the best of my knowledge. • You may only return an item if there was a MAJOR mistake made by me in the description of the item that I have overlooked. • I WILL NOT refund any money to you if you did not read the entire description carefully (was smaller than you thought, wrong color, wrong size or not what you thought it was etc...) • Please also note if for some reason you just do not like the item or have buyers remorse I WILL NOT refund. • Because of the vintage nature of this item, no warranty is given or implied. • MY POSTAGE CHARGES ARE FIXED-DO NOT TRY TO NEGOTIATE AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION. • BE CAREFUL!-IF YOU "CLICK BUY IT NOW"- I WILL EXPECT PAYMENT FOR THE GOODS, SO ONLY CLICK IF YOU INTEND TO PAY!!

Price: 295 USD

Location: Doncaster

End Time: 2024-08-15T12:10:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD