Dear All

For sale is this IWC Mk 11 6B/346 RAF Pilot’s Wristwatch c.1951

The IWC Mk 11 was specifically manufactured to aid RAF navigators to accurately pinpoint their intended targets.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) put out requirements for a navigation timekeeping wristwatch, that would have a highly accurate movement with a hacking device, an inner soft iron cage forming a shield to protect the movement from magnetic interference, a stainless steel waterproof case with a screwed ring to protect the crystal from a sudden decrease of pressure, and a black dial with luminous hands.

Upon delivery, the Mk 11 was subjected to an exhaustive 44-day testing period for ‘Navigator Wrist Watches’.

The last IWC Mk 11 was delivered to the RAF in 1953 although it was not officially decommissioned until 1981.

The watch for sale is the former property of Thomas George Kent CBE, who was a WW2 RAF veteran and former deputy CEO of British Aerospace.

The IWC Mk 11 for sale is in wonderful overall condition having been recently serviced by our highly skilled and experienced horologist.

The hands and crown are correct to the original specification of the watch.

The dial is in lovely condition with no major flaws or blemishes.

The casing is in very good condition with some marks and scratches commensurate with age.

The 89 calibre movement is all correct and is in excellent condition and retains its original dust cover. The watch is currently running extremely well and keeping good time.

The watch diameter is 36mm.

Please see photos below:

The watch is listed for sale on our website, priced at £6,495, which includes a free six-month warranty and a newly fitted NATO strap.

For further information on the watch for sale, please feel free to call us on 0207 117 2807 or email us direct via [email protected]

Many thanks and regards

Finest Hour
www.finest-hour.co.uk