Jaeger-LeCoultre Mark XI RAAF Issued

Size: 35mm
Year: 1950s 
Movement: Manual 

 RESERVED 

A proper Jaeger-LeCoultre military issue watch supplied to the Royal Australian Air Force, engraved “G6B/346 RAAF 508/53” to the caseback, dating this example to 1953.

Part of the broader Mark XI specification watches produced for the British Commonwealth, with Jaeger-LeCoultre supplying movements during the period alongside other manufacturers. Built as a navigation tool, these watches feature hacking seconds for precise time setting. The watch also does not have fixed spring bars so strap options are not limited to a nato. 

Classic military configuration with a black dial, Arabic numerals and radium lume, now aged to a soft, even patina. The watch retains its original Flat plexi crystal, and the hacking function is still present and operating.

Powered by a manually wound Jaeger-LeCoultre movement specific to this watch distinguished by the broad arrow, housed in a stainless steel case showing honest service wear throughout.

Specs
• Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Model: Military Issue (Mark XI spec)
• Reference: G6B/346
• Year: 1953 (caseback dated)
• Case: Stainless steel
• Size: 35mm
• Movement: Manual wind with hacking seconds
• Dial: Black with aged radium lume in above average condition
• Crystal: Original plexi
• Caseback: Military engraved RAAF issue
• Strap: Leather
• Condition: Honest issued condition with wear throughout