Sunday, 24 December 2017

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Saturday, 9 December 2017

Dambusters Lancaster Aircraft mechanical watch

Just had to have one:
Salute the fearless Dambusters with this limited edition collector's Rose gold-plated mechanical watch. Lest We Forget! Limited to just 4,999 editions
This one is numbered 711 of 4,999


A unique rose gold-plated Dambusters Lancaster Aircraft mechanical watch
On the 17th May 1943, a squadron of World War II’s successful night aircraft valiantly prepared to embark on World War II’s famed Operation Chastise. Symbolising the hopes of the Allied nations, the courageous crew of 617 Squadron and their mighty Avro Lancaster Aircraft were led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson as they soared into military history as the Dambusters. These men and the raid will be remembered for the ‘Upkeep’ mine that breached the Möhne Dam, dropped from Flt. Lt. David Maltby’s Lancaster Aircraft.


Honour the planes and men of 617 Squadron with the ‘Dambusters’ Lancaster Aircraft Rose Gold-Plated Mechanical Watch. Officially endorsed by the Lest We Forget Association, this signature edition is unique to The Bradford Exchange and is limited to just 4,999 editions.


A registered charity, the ‘Lest We Forget’ Association supports the welfare of disabled Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel, active and otherwise, in hospital or at home.
The handcrafted timepiece features an oversized crown and numerals, sleek hands inspired by WWII pilot’s watches and a genuine brown leather strap with tan stitching. The working mechanism of the timepiece is exposed, whilst the blue-toned face is adorned with a rose gold-plated Lancaster design. This timepiece is etched on the reverse with a tribute to this WWII aircraft and a depiction of the Lancaster alongside the bouncing bomb.

Watch face measures 1.62 inches (4 cm) in diameter (inc. casing); strap measures 7 inches (18 cm) in length x 0.75 inches (2 cm) in width

Watch comes in a custom-designed presentation case and each watch is etched on the reverse with an individual number and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.



Custom-designed presentation case
Watch face measures 1.62 inches (4 cm) in diameter (inc. casing); strap measures 7 inches (18 cm) in length x 0.75 inches (2 cm) in width
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity