DESCRIPTION
- Vintage Look, Modern Performance: The watch retains the vintage aesthetic of the original models, including the appearance of an acrylic crystal, thanks to a modern sapphire box crystal that is virtually indistinguishable but far more scratch and shatter resistant.
- Upgraded Movement: While the original featured a hand-wound mechanical movement, this model uses a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement that can also be manually wound if preferred.
- Robust Build: Constructed from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a satin finish for a rugged yet classic look.
- Enhanced Legibility: Black dial with luminous markings and a subsidiary second-hand dial for precise timekeeping.
- Historically Accurate Strap: Comes with a canvas strap styled after those used by the British military during the 1940s and 50s.
Key Features
- Authentic 1940s/50s British military design
- 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement with manual winding option
- Heavy satin-finished 316L stainless steel case
- Black dial with luminous hands and subsidiary seconds dial
- 18 mm historically accurate 1950s-pattern canvas strap
Historical Context
The final image showcases the original dozen military watches produced by iconic companies such as Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex. Although MWC was founded in 1974 and was not a manufacturer at that time, this watch captures the true spirit and heritage of those classics.
* Photo Credit: Watches Of Knightsbridge
For anyone interested in the history of the Dirty Dozen these links show the 12 original watches and explain the history.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Diameter | 36.5 mm (excluding crown), 39 mm (including crown) |
| Lug to Lug | 43 mm |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm |
| Lug Type | Solid fixed strap bars |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Case Material | 316L stainless steel |
| Caseback | 316L stainless steel |
| Crown | 316L stainless steel |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM (50 meters) |
| Movement | 21 Jewel Automatic |
| Crystal | Scratch and shatter resistant sapphire box crystal |
| Luminous Material | Luminova |
| Serial Number | Engraved on caseback |
| Strap | 18 mm 1950s pattern canvas |
| Packaging | Supplied in a box |
| Guarantee | 24 months |