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A chronometer is a watch that has passed strict independent tests of the time keeping under controlled conditions for a period of several days
strap width: 17mm
By this time Smiths Industries was more focussed on civil and military avionics and probably felt that the watches were part of their past
The watch has fixed lugs to hold it securely to the strap
Omega 6b/542 (1956) Current Collection A chronometer is a watchThis watch was ordered by the Royal Air Force in 1952 from Omega they laid down a comprehensive specification for a robust, highly accurate, waterproof, anti magnetic wrist watch to be supplied to navigators and pilots. These watches were supplied by Omega in 1953, consequently theyre referred to amongst military watch collectors as Omega 53s. This particular watch was sent by the RAF to the Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) and issued by them in 1956.