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Omega Ref. 34-62 RCAF Military-Issued Monopusher Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This military-issued Omega reference 34-62 monopusher chronograph wristwatch dates to circa the 1960s according to Christie's. Cased in stainless steel measuring 38 mm in diameter, the timepiece features a cream-colored dial displaying Arabic numerals and two subsidiary registers. Controlled by a single pusher positioned at 2 o'clock, the manually wound chronograph mechanism is housed within a case whose back is engraved for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Accompanied by provenance materials from its original fighter pilot owner, the watch retains its historical documentation, photographs, and squadron history.

Front view of the Omega Ref. 34-62 monopusher chronograph showing cream dial and single pusher
Front view of the Omega Ref. 34-62 monopusher chronograph showing cream dial and single pusher — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Monopusher chronograph
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
34-62
Catalogue / lot identifier
294
Source-reported date
circa 1960s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
HA-62-629, 6W/16

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Military Specification

This Omega Ref. 34-62 is a manual-wind monopusher chronograph identified as military-issued to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The watch features a steel case with an engraved case back bearing the service marking: 'RCAF SERIAL NO HA-62-629 6W/16'.

The lot is accompanied by secondary materials including photographs of the original fighter pilot owner, imagery related to an aircraft accident, military documentation, and a storybook concerning the 433 Squadron.

Evidence for this section
  • “The present lot is a military-issued Omega monopusher wristwatch that belonged to a former fight pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force.”
  • “The case back has heavy scratches with a military-issued engraving reading “RCAF SERIAL NO HA-62-629 6W/16”.”
  • “ACCESSORIES: Photographs of Original Fighter Pilot Owner, Photographs of Aircraft Accident, Copy of Military Documentation, Storybook of 433 Squadron”

Dial and Exterior Observations

The watch is configured with a cream-colored dial featuring two subsidiary registers. The dial includes Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track, with the perimeter marked 'T Swiss Made T'.

The case features a single pusher for the chronograph function, located above the winding crown at the 2 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: Cream”
  • “T Swiss Made T marked below 6 o'clock on the lower dial perimeter.”
  • “Single chronograph pusher positioned above the winding crown at approximately 2 o'clock.”

Condition and Maintenance

The condition report notes moderate to heavy scratches and nicks throughout the case, with heavy scratches noted on the sides and the case back. The crystal exhibits light scratches and edge chips. The dial has developed patina, light scratches, and spotting. The hands have been relumed and exhibit patina.

The movement and pushers were reported as being in working order at the time of cataloging, though the movement was not tested for accuracy. A service is recommended.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is in good, honest condition with moderate to heavy scratches and nicks throughout case. The watch has heavy scratches at the sides of the case.”
  • “The dial has developed a patina with light scratches and spotting throughout. The crystal has light scratches and chips at the edges.”
  • “The hands have been relumed and have developed a patina.”
  • “The movement and pushers are in working order at the time of cataloging. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.”

Open research questions

  • What specific movement caliber is housed within the Ref. 34-62 casing?
  • What are the technical specifications for the RCAF 6W/16 military issuance?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Ref. 34-62 RCAF Military-Issued Monopusher Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialSteel“CASE MATERIAL: Steel”
Case diameter38mm“CASE DIAMETER: 38mm”
Movement typeManual“MOVEMENT: Manual”
FunctionsMonopusher Chronograph“FUNCTIONS: Monopusher Chronograph”
Dial colourCream“DIAL: Cream”
Circa date1960s“CIRCA: 1960s”
Case back engravingRCAF SERIAL NO HA-62-629 6W/16“RCAF SERIAL NO HA-62-629 6W/16”

Visible details

  • Cream dial with two subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock, Arabic numeral hour markers, and outer minute track.
  • T Swiss Made T marked below 6 o'clock on the lower dial perimeter.
  • Single chronograph pusher positioned above the winding crown at approximately 2 o'clock.
  • Fitted to a black textile pass-through strap featuring a yellow center stripe.

Research qualifications

  • Case back military engravings and movement are not visible in the supplied photograph.
  • Source condition report notes that the hands were relumed and the dial exhibits light spotting and patina.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

OMEGA, REF. 34-62, RCAF, A FINE AND RARE STEEL MILITARY-ISSUED CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 3fc38a9cee

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