WWII Military Air, Sea, Land Stopwatches - £POA

1. Vintage Swiss Made Pocket Stopwatch - 30-Min Register - Working Column Wheel. Item Overview: Available now is a high-grade, vintage Swiss-made open-face pocket stopwatch. This is a precision timing instrument featuring a sophisticated column wheel movement—the hallmark of quality in mechanical chronographs. Unlike cheaper "cam-actuated" stopwatches, the column wheel provides a buttery-smooth pusher feel and long-term durability.

   
   

2. WWII RAF Air Ministry Stopwatch - 6B/140 Navigator’s Instrument - Lemania - NRThe Historical Significance. This is not a standard sideline stopwatch. The 6B/140 designation marks this as a high-precision instrument issued specifically to RAF Navigators and Observers during World War II. It was a vital component of the navigator's kit in aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster and De Havilland Mosquito. Before the era of GPS, navigators relied on "Dead Reckoning." This stopwatch was used to time legs of a flight and measure ground speed. In the high-pressure environment of a bombing run or a night-navigation mission, the accuracy of this specific tool determined whether a crew found their target—and their way home. The Movement & MakerThe watch features a beautiful Swiss gilt-finished mechanical movement, almost certainly manufactured by Lemania (a legendary maker famous for providing chronograph movements to Omega for the Moonwatch).

3. Vintage WWII Waltham British Military Stopwatch - Broad Arrow Mark – Working Own a functional piece of WWII history. This authentic Waltham stopwatch was manufactured in the USA specifically for the British military during World War II. It features the iconic "Broad Arrow" (Pheon) stamp on the case back, signifying it as official government-issued equipment.

   
   

4. Rare WWII British Royal Navy Military Stopwatch - Patt. 4 - 1/5th Second

Item Overview: Up for sale is a genuine piece of British naval history: a World War II-era Royal Navy Pattern 4 (Patt. 4) 1/5th-second stopwatch. This high-grade timepiece was officially issued to the Ministry of Defence, as evidenced by the clear military markings on the case back.

5. Up for sale is a rare and authentic Royal Navy Pattern 4 (Patt. 4) Stopwatch, issued during the WWII era. This is a highly collectible piece of British military horology, featuring the iconic Broad Arrow (Pheon) marking on the case back, indicating it was property of the British Admiralty.

   
   

6. A Rare Piece of Naval HistoryUp for auction is a genuine British Military Royal Navy Pattern 3 (PATT. 3) Stopwatch. These timepieces were critical tools used by the Royal Navy for various timing tasks, including artillery, navigation, and ASDIC/Sonar operations.