What We Fancy

Watch, Wrist, Waterproof. This was the code established by the British Army to distinguish these from all other military equipment. The MoD (Ministry of Defense) required each wristwatch to be waterproof, luminous, chronometer regulated & a hardy case. Like most other military watches, these had to have black dials, Arabic numerals & subsidiary seconds for maximum legibility. All 12 of the Dirty Dozen were ordered by the MoD during WWII & delivered roughly 145,000 of them in 1945. 11,000 were delivered from 1944-1945.

Brand: Buren

Model: W.W.W. for the Ministry of Defense

Case: 36.5mm wide (excluding crown), 45mm tall, chrome-plated, steel screw-down case back, original unsigned crown, mineral crystal, fixed lugs

Movement: caliber 462, manual winding, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Black single pass nato, 18mm lug width

Features: White Arabic hour markers, sword handset, subsidiary seconds, screw-down case back, mineral crystal, radium lume, circa 1945

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In overall great all original condition. The dial is very good with some light patina throughout. The case is good with very light plate loss and free of any large scratches/ dents. The movement has been serviced and keeps accurate time when tested over 24-hours.

Backed by our one-year repair warranty. Accompanied by a free Suede Travel Pouch.