Tudor Black Bay Special Edition Ref 79230B Limited Edition

Tudor black bay special edition Ref 79230B a rare Limted edition stainless steel bracelet watch made for 32 (the Royal) Squadron No 31/32 Sold 2019. Dial: black, luminous filled dot hour markers with baton quarters, polished 'Snowflake' hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds. Case: brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down case back featuring 32 (the Royal) squadron crest and army number 24022911. Case number: Q160340. Closure: fitted Tudor brushed link and folding clasp. Dimensions: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 189 mm. Signed: case, dial and movement. Accessories: Tudor international guarantee card dated 08.08.2019, guarantee booklet, instruction manual, spare link, the Royal Sqadron cloth patch and presentation box. Provenance: fine watches, Bonhams London, 14 December 2022, lot 93, illustrated. Private collection, Queensland, acquired from the above. Footnote. No.32 squadron is a current flying squadron which operates in the Vip and general air transport roles from RAF Northolt in Greater London. Formed in 1916 it was active during the first and second World Wars before being disbanded in 1969. The metropolitan Communications squadron, who had previously been involved in Vip transportation was subsequently renamed no. 32 squadron. In 1995 the Queen's flight was merged into no. 32 squadron to become no. 32 (the Royal) squadron. The current lot is likely the only known example to feature an army number on the case back where others have RAF numbers and is offered in unworn condition.