Timor Dirty Dozen WW2 Issue Army Wristwatch Rare A.T.P Markings

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Timor Dirty Dozen WW2 Issue Army Wristwatch Rare A.T.P MarkingsThe Watch W. W. W referred to as Wrist Watch Waterproof. . In WW2, under increasing pressure from the Germans, the MoD needed to kit out their Troops with a Wristwatch that would stand the harsh realities of War. . The MoD put out specifications for this Wristwatch, that many Swiss Companies answered, the MoD whittled this down to 12 Companies hence the term "Dirty Dozen". These needed to be accurate, reliable and durable, which in watchmaking terms

due to the Watch having the incorrect style hand when it came into our safekeeping

minutes and 24 hour hands

with a small pin prick of lume missing from the hour hand

This Case was rated Water "proof" back in the Day

which is rare to see and is in completely all original untouched condition

early issue 1860/15000

The Handset is Original and in good condition

Especially the Chrome Case

These Watches are very pleasing to the eye with lovely buttery Tritium lume

Fully Checked by John Senior

Diameter: 35

Judging by inside Caseback