Royal Navy Deck | Flight Watch  HS 4 Fleet Air Arm

Imported for the MOD by H.Golay & Sons, London

A scarce Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm observer quality deck / flight watch imported by the firm of Golay & Son, London. Stunning condition.

The deck watch with black finished front case frame, which allows movement of the black outer dial scale. The  white china inner dial with black Roman numerals, 1-12. To the dial centre, the number '553', and company  name 'H.Golay & Son, Ltd, London.' The caseback with designation, 'H,' 'WD Arrow', and 'S.4.'

Caseback unscrews to reveal the gilted bridges to the movement and bimetallic balance with screw weights. Both the main case, and the caseback are impressed with the matching dial number '553'

Condition report: This deck / flight watch surviving in excellent towards near mint condition. case in excellent condition, free from major scratches, or other damage. Glass in clean condition, and clear. Excellent near mint condition dial. The mercuric gilt finished movement by Doxa (typically un-named to these watches). The movement with fine bi-metallic balance with screw in balance screws. The movement  particularly clean and functioning. No warranty implied.

Note: H.S.4 Fleet Air Arm Panel Watches were carried in Swordfish Torpedo Aircraft, amongst others. They were also carried aboard some sea-based vessels.