JLC - Superb article, my friend. Just one thing: The bars on the RAAF were drilled out, spring or fixed. I've seen a bit of everything, from pictures or in the real. [nt]

Two companies supplied the British MoD (Ministry of Defence) with watches for the Mark 11 specification which came out in 1948

By: reintitan : February 8th, 2019-20:51

JLC and IWC The Mark 11 specification is shown below. It details the timing requirements and the dial design and waterproofness among other aspects of the watch the MoD wanted built. Mark 11 watches are given the MoD designation of 6B/346 wherein 6B is th...

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Superb article, my friend. Just one thing: The bars on the RAAF were drilled out, spring or fixed. I've seen a bit of everything, from pictures or in the real. [nt]

Two companies supplied the British MoD (Ministry of Defence) with watches for the Mark 11 specification which came out in 1948

My RAAF with flat crystal....

Beautiful example David! [nt]

Thanks reintitan = )

Thanks David

Same here! Nice one! [nt]

Very nice! [nt]

Love the proportion of the crown to the case... looks sturdy. [nt]

The crown was designed oversized so the pilot/navigator could wind/set the watch easily with their gloves on. [nt]

Superb article, my friend. Just one thing: The bars on the RAAF were drilled out, spring or fixed. I've seen a bit of everything, from pictures or in the real. [nt]

Thanks Nico. I wonder if those you saw with fixed bars had mismatched case and dials? I've seen some RAF case backs mated w/ RAAF dials for example. [nt]

Here is mine, RAAF.

It would be very difficult to remove that watch from my wrist if I owned it [nt]

I know that feeling too well! Thanks, Tony. [nt]

One of the best examples out there.

Yes, it is with big pride that I wear it. Thanks, Reintitan. [nt]

superb looking Nico 👍

Merci, David. [nt]

You really should get the IWC...! [nt]

I know, I know... ;) Thanks, Blomman. [nt]

My first real passion

Aaah, Jacob... Getting the pair is the way to go... Add a Hamilton and you are in Mark 11 heaven. ;) [nt]

Not counting Smiths DeLuxe 6B? [nt]

Crazy! Bravo! In this case, we should also add the Omega CK 2777. ;) [nt]

Omega CK2777 Trio...=)

Ok, then... :))) Let's play it harder... Longines Big Eleven 6111 aka Big Indian? Hmmmm? :))) [nt]

this one?

Yes, my GRAIL. [nt]

Thin Arrow, TA Bienne dial?, and Fat Arrow [nt]

Good eye sight...=) [nt]

Do you have the entire extant examples of the Smiths DeLuxe 6B???

I guess that I should complete the set of all known samples of Smiths DeLuxe 6B... [nt]

Excellent examples Jacob. [nt]

Love the pair Jacob

Great pair! :) [nt]

Form ,,, and beauty ... really do follow function. [nt]

Such a great watch!

Beautiful duo [nt]

Thank you! [nt]

Beautiful, Blomman. That's the way to go. I know, I know... ;) [nt]

Told you long time ago... ;) [nt]

True, true... ;) [nt]

Really clean and mint condition

Thank you, Mr Illuminati! [nt]

echo with White 12

Definitely the pair to have. Thanks for posting yours, my friend. [nt]

White 12 JLC and IWC!

Superb pair! :) [nt]