Military watch markings

[bowtow]

I have a watch with an American Waltham movement with the British broad arrow and the following letters and numbers on the case. 6B/234 A2951 AF4140. I would appreciate if anyone could tell me what they represent, year of manufacture, Army or RAF etc.

[Flightpath]

Hi,

6B/234 Waltham (and other makers) watches were used during and after WW2 by the RAF, A2951 is the issue/serial number, the AF4140 marking looks like it was used by the SAAF (probably after WW2).

I have a Bulova 6B/234 (ex-USAAF A-11) watch, yours is the first 6B/234 I've seen with with the SAAF markings.
(6B/..... indicates equipment to be taken onboard an aircraft by aircrew).

cheers,

-John

[bowtow]

Hi,

6B/234 Waltham (and other makers) watches were used during and after WW2 by the RAF, A2951 is the issue/serial number, the AF4140 marking looks like it was used by the SAAF (probably after WW2).

I have a Bulova 6B/234 (ex-USAAF A-11) watch, yours is the first 6B/234 I've seen with with the SAAF markings.
(6B/..... indicates equipment to be taken onboard an aircraft by aircrew).

cheers,

-John

Hi John

Thanks very much for that info. Makes sense as the watch was bought in SA.

Cheers
Dougie

[Mooseman]

Don't know much about the watch but does anyone know where it is possible to get copies of the US straps pictured (or something similar?) I have a few 1950/60s watches that would look good on them.

I have a watch with an American Waltham movement with the British broad arrow and the following letters and numbers on the case. 6B/234 A2951 AF4140. I would appreciate if anyone could tell me what they represent, year of manufacture, Army or RAF etc.