Smiths "Deluxe" ref 6B/542 Military Watch for the British RAF Neo Vintage - Bulang leather strap with

- Bulang leather strap with original Cartier buckle

The dial remains in fantastic condition with very nice patina on the round hour markers that match the hand lume well

combined with the linen woven structures in the leather

- Rolex rivet link Oyster bracelet ref

it displays a delicate sheen and even structure

Smiths "Deluxe" ref 6B/542 Military Watch for the British RAF Neo Vintage - Bulang leather strap withIn the late 1940s and early 1950s, Smiths was commissioned to produce a General Service wristwatch for the British Armed Forces. The British government, concerned about dependence on foreign watch supplierssomething that had proven problematic during World War IIoffered Smiths substantial contracts to encourage domestic watch production. However, for reasons unknown, the British Army ultimately chose not to move forward with the order. It wasnt until