CWC / Hamilton 1974 RAF Issue Pilots Chronograph 0552 6645-99 Valjoux 7733 Gilt

CWC / Hamilton 1974 British Military Issue Pilot's Chronograph – Valjoux 7733 – Gilt Dial

A 1970s RAF-issue pilot's chronograph from the "Fab Four" family of military chronographs.

About the CWC / Hamilton title: this is a Hamilton watch, with a Hamilton-stamped movement bridge and Hamilton case numbers and hands, fitted with a period-correct CWC dial. Hamilton and CWC used the same parts, and dials and parts were often swapped between the brands during MOD servicing, so mixed examples like this are a known part of these watches' history.

- Manual-wind Valjoux 7733 chronograph movement

- Gilt dial (correct for the early 1970s): the numerals, logo and markers are open, showing the brass beneath

- Tritium dial and hands have aged naturally; the dial is darker than the hands, which is typical for these

- Fixed strap bars straight and undamaged

- Caseback engraved 0552 / 6645-99-924-3306, broad arrow, 252/74: RAF issue, 1974. Engraving clear, with light strap rub

- Case number 1426661 inside the caseback

- Serviced by Armstrong Watch Repair under a previous owner

Comes with the leather strap in the photos , will include a couple of NATO type straps too.