Smiths "Deluxe" ref 6B/542 Military Watch for the British RAF 17 - Cream dial with painted

- Cream dial with painted Roman-style numerals

The 41mm steel case remains in good condition

around 800 pieces for the American market ( with an all different dial ) and around 200 for the European market

We’re excited to bring you this rare and remarkable tropical diver

Smiths "Deluxe" ref 6B/542 Military Watch for the British RAF 17 - Cream dial with paintedIn the late 1940s and early 1950s, Smiths was commissioned to produce a General Service wristwatch for the British Armed Forces. The British government, concerned about dependence on foreign watch supplierssomething that had proven problematic during World War IIoffered Smiths substantial contracts to encourage domestic watch production. However, for reasons unknown, the British Army ultimately chose not to move forward with the order. It wasnt until