Canada, Dominion. An RCAF Pilot’s Watch, by Waltham, c. 1942

A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilot’s watch, constructed of a steel casing with a white dial, featuring hour marks in Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock positions, with dots at the remaining hours, with hour and minute hands, with a functional crown emanating from the side, the caseback bearing an engraved mark of “R.C.A.F.”, model number of “REF. NO. 6B/150”, and serial number of “W-4587/42”, indicating production by the noted firm of Waltham Premier, a Type A-11 Navigation watch produce c. 1942 in a style also re-issued for RCAF personnel c. 1965, with a replacement strap and demonstrating some scratching to the crystal and casing, the watch appears to remain fully functional, measuring 30 mm in diameter, a timeless design harkening to pivotal years in air forces of Canada in very fine condition.