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. Omega delivered 25,000 watches making it the least rare but due to the brand name, phenomenal design, & famous 30T2 movement, the Omega W.W.W. is one of the most collectible of the dozen.

Brand: Omega

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

Case: 35mm wide (excluding crown), all stainless steel, steel screw-down case back, original unsigned crown, mineral crystal, fixed lugs

Movement: Omega caliber 30T2, manual winding, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Reproduction of original nato strap, 18mm lug width

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

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In very good overall condition. The dial is fair with some patina throughout/ spotting. The handset has some oxidation. The lume on the dial and handset has been replaced. This means the radium lume is no longer present. The case is very good with no major dents or scratches and no signs of any overpolishing. The original brushed finish can be seen. The movement has been serviced and keeps accurate time when tested on the machine.

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