WW2 Royal Navy Oversized MTB Watch, c.1940

A new old stock WW2 Royal Navy issue watch with a Unitas movement, c.1940. During the war, these 60mm oversized watches had a number of applications and not just as deck watches. One version saw them fitted to the Swordfish biplane, however, many were reserved for use on patrol vessels, such as the MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat). In this role, high-precision timekeepers were not essential for short-range navigation but their clear size and robust quality made them perfect for fast-paced naval actions. This example is pristine and in full working order, retaining the original MOD carton, 1971 dated RN chronometer card (not shown), plus foam packing, as stored at Herstmonceaux Castle, the RN's Chronometer Depot.