RAF Lemania 6B/551 (1953) DA26 but not polished and the

but not polished and the seals have been replaced

The character in orange marks the hours

in mid 20th century they produced superb quality watches with very well engineered movements with attractive dials and cases

is marked on the case back along with the serial number and manufacturer code (Y for Omega)

rather than the smooth bezel that this watch has

RAF Lemania 6B/551 (1953) DA26 but not polished and theThis is a rare Royal Air force issued single button Lemania chronograph. These watches were originally ordered by the Navy for pilots and navigators in the late 1940s and in the early 1950s the RAF also ordered some for themselves. This watch is part of that order, identifiable as such from the engraving on the caseback: A. M. 6B 551 273 53 Breaking this down: A. M. stands for "Air Ministry" which was an old fashioned designation for the Royal Air