Omega Ref. 34-62 RCAF Military-Issued Monopusher Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960s
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis military-issued Omega reference 34-62 monopusher chronograph wristwatch dates to circa the 1960s according to Christie's. Cased in stainless steel measuring 38 mm in diameter, the timepiece features a cream-colored dial displaying Arabic numerals and two subsidiary registers.
Controlled by a single pusher positioned at 2 o'clock, the manually wound chronograph mechanism is housed within a case whose back is engraved for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Accompanied by provenance materials from its original fighter pilot owner, the watch retains its historical documentation, photographs, and squadron history.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Functions
- Monopusher Chronograph
- Circa date
- 1960s
- Dial colour
- Cream
- Case diameter
- 38mm
- Case material
- Steel
- Movement type
- Manual
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case back engraving
- RCAF SERIAL NO HA-62-629 6W/16
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Visible features
- • Cream dial with two subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock, Arabic numeral hour markers, and outer minute track. • T Swiss Made T marked below 6 o'clock on the lower dial perimeter. • Single chronograph pusher positioned above the winding crown at approximately 2 o'clock. • Fitted to a black textile pass-through strap featuring a yellow center stripe.
- Condition and Maintenance
- The condition report notes moderate to heavy scratches and nicks throughout the case, with heavy scratches noted on the sides and the case back. The crystal exhibits light scratches and edge chips. The dial has developed patina, light scratches, and spotting. The hands have been relumed and exhibit patina. The movement and pushers were reported as being in working order at the time of cataloging, though the movement was not tested for accuracy. A service is recommended.
- Dial and Exterior Observations
- The watch is configured with a cream-colored dial featuring two subsidiary registers. The dial includes Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track, with the perimeter marked 'T Swiss Made T'. The case features a single pusher for the chronograph function, located above the winding crown at the 2 o'clock position.
- Identity and Military Specification
- This Omega Ref. 34-62 is a manual-wind monopusher chronograph identified as military-issued to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The watch features a steel case with an engraved case back bearing the service marking: 'RCAF SERIAL NO HA-62-629 6W/16'. The lot is accompanied by secondary materials including photographs of the original fighter pilot owner, imagery related to an aircraft accident, military documentation, and a storybook concerning the 433 Squadron.
Identification
- Reference
- 34-62
- Serial number
- HA-62-629, 6W/16
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Case back military engravings and movement are not visible in the supplied photograph.
- Research required: Source condition report notes that the hands were relumed and the dial exhibits light spotting and patina.