Pilot and aviator watches a wide variety of watches can fall into this category. In the early 1980s, the military forces of the uk went looking for a new pilot chronograph to replace the valjoux 7733powered chronographs they. Note that model numbers contain 2 letters, 4 digits, a hyphen, 2 more digits, and a letter e. This listing is for a 1986 mod issued seiko gen 1 7a287120 rafrn pilotaircrew chronograph in really lovely cosmetic condition and full working order. The watch should be in good conditions, but i noticed from the pictures that the main dial and the 24h dial are not synchronized.
Sna414p1 flight watch hardlex crystal precise quartz movement sophisticated black and gold bold design water resistant to 200m precise quartz movement black dial with gold tone hands chronograph 2nd hand runs in 15 second increments. The original raf watch that inspired the military watch was a hair smaller, longines representatives say, but that doesnt bother me, to be honest. The bezel contains a slide rule and a compass scale. Approximately 11,000 of this 1st model were issued to british royal airforce tornado fighter pilots. Movement, caliber h50, handwound with 80 hour power reserve. Citizen watch setting instruction support manuals citizen. Seiko flight alarm chronograph sna411p1 sna411p sna411 pilots watchfeatures. In 1953, raf pilots began receiving the reference 27771. Enter your watchs model number directly into the site search bar search product field to be directed to your watchs product page. The seiko flightmaster is a popular, featurerich pilot watch. Unfollow seiko pilot flightmaster to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The brand said the dial is an intriguing mix of depth and detail. The stainless steel case measures 41mm in diameter and it has a solid screwin back.
Last year after discovering the japanese military watch forum on the internet, i sent them. Wwii japanese pilots seikosha chronograph collectors weekly. The most basic model of the zenith pilot type 20 features the standard hour and minute hands with. Raf pilots had also exellent swiss made logarithmic chronograph pontiac, and i have it 378561, 1940 year. Civilian version of the raf seiko gen 2 pilots chronograph 7t277a20. Vintage 1989 first gulf war operation desert storm gen.
The last of the seiko military watch line for raf is raf issued seiko military watch gen. The case is spotless and has a beautiful silky matte finish with only very minor marks from use. Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. Circa 1990 first generation seiko raf navigators chronograph featuring split second flyback chronograph operation provided by the high quality 15 jewel quartz movement.
It certainly looks the part, and sized at 41mm, its perfectly suited for nearly any man. Sc seiko 7a287120 gen 1 raf issue pilots watch spencer klein. Solar analog chronograph movement, hardlex crystal lens, titanium case, white dial, titanium band, 100m water resistant. Im kostenlosen download erhalten sie einen uberblick uber. Seagull st19 uhrwerk herrenarmbanduhr pilot chronograph saphir glas. Seiko 5 sports automatic 24 jewels flightmaster black dial black ion stainless steel mens watch srp617 srp617k srp617k1 stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Im starting watchfast with seiko raf gen 1 7a287120. The seiko watches of for your eyes only and a view to a. Civilian version of the raf seiko gen 2 pilots chronograph. Designwise the watch was close to models previously provided to the british army, notably the references ck2299 and ck2444. Please not i get proof of post on all items and post day after payment is received. This seiko is a sophisticated quartz pilot style chronograph with stopwatch functions 120 sec to 60 minutes, and a 12hour totalizer.
One of the bigger pilots watches in this top ten list is the zenith pilot type 20. Black dial with silvertone hands and batons hour markers. Starting at 40 mm, it grows to a massive 60 mm for some of the more exclusive models. The watch is referred to within military watch circles as a seiko raf gen 1 to denote it from the later gen 2 watches which were issued after 1990. Seiko snda27p1 military pilots chronograph youtube. Seiko sna411 pilot watch flightmaster video dailymotion. Seiko flight chronograph goldtone steel mens watch sna414. Newmark 6bb raf chronograph an iconic pilots watch reborn. Seiko 1st generation royal airforce tornado pilots. Raf chronograph for sale in uk 42 used raf chronographs. Jan 23, 2019 newmark watch company is raising funds for newmark 6bb raf chronograph an iconic pilots watch reborn on kickstarter.
Seiko calibers technical and repair manuals and below are direct links to each of the seiko calibers from that list. Battle of britain limited edition watch takes flight. The luminous lumibrite markers and hands are easily viewable on the. Royal air force combat reports 19391945 the national archives. Jun 17, 2017 sc seiko 7a287120 gen 1 raf issue pilots watch spencer klein. Aug 30, 2014 a few months ago, we showed you the manuallywound mechanical chronographs issued by the british military pilots in the 1970s. Picked this item up years ago at a san diego garage sale for a few bucks.
I sent my watch, a new seiko sportura kinetic direct drive, to seiko service in maidenhead that i bought without the dealer stamping the guarantee, because the charge indicator needle kept falling from week to hours. This family of watches was issued by the raf from october 1984 until november 1990, 37mm wide excluding crown and pushers and featuring seikos highlyregarded 7a28 movement. Seiko solar titanium mens chronograph watch with date ssc363p1. From the very early issues, you can download a pdf of an edition of. Setting instructions can be found in the features section of the page. Seiko gen 1 for sale in uk 35 secondhand seiko gen 1. This listing is for a 1986 mod issued seiko gen 1 7a287120 raf rn pilot aircrew chronograph in really lovely cosmetic condition and full working order.
Seiko was the first company to develop an analogquartz chronograph in 1983, prior to this all chronographs were either mechanical or used a digital lcd display. Im a private pilot, but i am hoping the military pilots can provide me with some information about an mod specification aircrew watch that has disappeared off the civilian market. Seiko gen 1 this seiko 7a287120 chronograph came in for a full service, a new crystal and a seal change recently, it also had a problem with the chronograph minute counter which wasnt working. Seiko 1st generation royal airforce pilots chronograph 1984. The base panel aims to capture the concentric circles outline of the raf upon a three armed panel which lifts.
More commonly referred to as the seiko gen 1 generation 1 these were first issued by the mod to british military pilots in october 1984 and weren. Stick around, get to 50 posts and gain access to your full profile and additional features such as a personal messaging system, chat room and the sales forum plus the chance to enter our regular giveaways. In a few days time i will be the proud owner of a gen 2 raf issued seiko wristwatch from ebay auction. These military watches tend to have stainless steel designs and are constructed with helpful 3hand analog displays for a simple way to keep track of time down to the second. It will come with no papers and i believe it will be quite tricky to sort out the problem without instructions. Raf seiko gen 2 sign up to reply and join the friendliest watch forum on the web. This family of watches was issued by the raf from october 1984 until november 1990, 37mm wide excluding crown and pushers and featuring seiko s highlyregarded 7a28 movement.
Very pretty near mint seiko 7t277a20 listed as used but in excellent condition. A brief guide to the iconic military watches of world war ii 60clicks. Was told at the time it was found by an uncle in the wreckage of a japanese war plane after a battle on an island in the pacific. This seiko is a sophisticated quartz pilotstyle chronograph with stopwatch functions 120 sec to 60 minutes, and a 12hour totalizer. Dec 09, 2009 raf seiko gen 2 sign up to reply and join the friendliest watch forum on the web. You may find what you are looking for in raf operations record books and aircrew logs. We are recreating the newmark chronograph watch issued to raf pilots in 1980 and making it an everyday watch for everyone. I had three a couple of years back i bought from an ex army helicopter pilot who said they were issued with them. This is one of the very first year 1984 raf issued seiko chronographs generation 1 that were procured from seiko uk by the raf and issued initially to royal air force pilots and navigators but later also issued to royal navy helicopter pilots.
I had three a couple of years back i bought from an ex army helicopter pilot. This listing is for a 1994 seiko gen 2 aircrew with british military issue markings. Sporting ample lume, a 60minute chronograph accurate to 120 a second, date display, and a rotating sliderule, the flightmaster snd255p1 is loaded with functionality. Sc seiko 7a287120 gen 1 raf issue pilots watch youtube. The traditional pilots watch has a variety of features ranging from open dial, the standard round case, simple readable hands, leather straps, and a second hand or small sub dial. Airco and u2 families are both extended with design and architectural details drawn from the history of the royal air force. Seiko alarm chronograph pilots flightmaster sna411p1 watch. The ww2, raf navigation pilot watch with coveted black dial, made by jaeger le coultre, switzerland, circa 1943 the vintage raf watch, with chromed brass turned case 43mm x 33mm excluding crown, and press fit caseback. Newmark watch company is raising funds for newmark 6bb raf chronograph an iconic pilots watch reborn on kickstarter. Seiko herrenuhr analog automatisch mit textilarmband snzg15k1.
It was also produced for royal air force pilots, meaning the small details, like the railroad track around the dial, are distinct from u. I have included several photos but please ask for any other details needed. Raf pilot watch for sale in uk 15 used raf pilot watchs. Seiko gen 1 for sale vintage1984 seiko gen1 raf pilots watch 7a287120. Quite possibly one of the most famous automatic watches in the. Seiko pilot chronograph watch sna414p1 sna414p sna414.
Up until about two years ago, when i was still working for my licence and couldnt afford extras, it was possible to buy the seiko mod pattern watch in high street. The close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. Raf centenary year inspires bremonts 2018 pilot watch collections. Approximately 11,000 of this 1st model were issued by seiko to the british armed forces. Wt wartime unisex uhr analog mecanic movement mit nylon. Seiko 5 sports automatic 24 jewels flightmaster srp617. First generation seiko issued royal airforce navigators chronograph. Aug 03, 2016 the close relationship between omega and the raf survived the end of the war too. The military specification that gave rise to the pilot pioneer came about in the 1970s, so its fitting that the watch features a tonneau case shape. Watchpro is the worlds most influencial source of news for raf, where you will discover daily updates on new watches and business developments. Show off your rugged side with a seiko military watch. A watch that populates so many feeds and threads on watch forums across the globe, mostly about what is the best value automatic watch available today.