RARE WWI SET! OMEGA MARK V RFC WATCH + BOX! MILITARY

RARE WWI SET! OMEGA MARK V RFC COCKPIT WATCH + OFFICERS BOX! (PRE-RAF) MILITARY This is a rare chance to get your hands on a unique set of a genuine WWI military watch that has seen air combat and a dedicated Flight Sergeants officers trinket box with what most likely is a 9CT gold and enamel sweetheart brooch! A lot more photos and information available on request!! The Watch: WWI OMEGA MARK V RFC COCKPIT WATCH BB187 EARLY 1917 ROYAL FLYING CORPS POCKET BLACK NON-LUMINOUS 30 HOUR The box: F/SGT B. LOWE STAMP TRINKET BOX RFC WWI The Watch info! On April 13, 1912, the British Army’s Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was formed to develop a military and naval wing. Great Britain’s characteristic mark was the broad arrow. For the collector, case back markings are key identifiers and an added authenticity safeguard. These markings meant that the watches were official military equipment, procured through contracts and produced for combat pilots. Once inside the aircraft, these watches became chronometric instruments, which the pilot would fit into the instrument panel.(See photo) The Mark V Although the specification for a Mark V watch has not surfaced, all are black dialled watches and most are non-luminous (marked as such to the dial, as this particular Omega watch). Most use 30-hour movements but an 8-day movement is also accommodated. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army. During the early part of the war, the RFC's main responsibilities were artillery spotting and photographic reconnaissance. This work gradually led RFC pilots into aerial battles with enemy pilots engaged in similar activities. As the war progressed the RFC strafed enemy trenches and troop concentrations and bombed airfields, transportation networks and industrial facilities. In April 1918, the RFC was amalgamated with the Royal Naval Air Service to form the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Box info! A dedicated Flight Sergeants officers trinket box with what most likely is a 9CT gold and enamel sweetheart brooch! According to my research, this box belonged to F/Sgt Benjamin Lowe. Born 1885 in UK, married to Mary Jane Lowe 1st of April 1907, had a son in 1911, and another son in 1916. He subsequently enlisted in 1917 and served in the RFC/RAF. (See screenshot photos. Contidion report: Used condition. Running and seems to run well, but this is a WWI watch that has seen action in air combat. I can't attest to the timekeeping and a service is as always with vintage watches recommended. There are chips to the dial at around the 8 o'clock mark and the 12 o'clock mark. There are nibbles around the edge of the glass. The dial is dirty and the inside of the glass is dirty. It would benefit from a clean. The case has some dings and scratches, consistent with age. The officers box has dings and scratches. The sweetheart brooch on the top of the box has missing parts in the enamel.