A Royal Air Force Omega Ranchero 30m watch ref:2996, featuring a Swiss-made hand-wound movement in a steel case measuring 36mm with a black dial with faded lume indexes covered with acrylic glass on a generic strap.
Case back engraved:
Parry C.K
2430836
R.A.F

Model: 2996 4 SC
Calibre: 285
Serial: 17892831
Year: 1958
Service booklet and box - Recently serviced

The watch belonged to an Oxfordshire-based pilot based out of RAF Abingdon

Please see the images of the newspaper cuttings and the image of the owner wearing the watch.

Condition Report

The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.

Surface scratches & wear consistent with age

The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.

It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.