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Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch
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Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch

1920 - 1940
Sold 2 April 2025 · Chase Hattan Watches
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Description

The Army Trade Pattern (ATP) watches were standard-issue timepieces for British military personnel during World War II. Introduced in 1939, these watches were designed to meet the British Army's need for reliable and durable timekeeping devices.

The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. This is a civilian watch issued with Army paybook ref engraved on caseback quite a rare occurrence as the watch finish is to retail standard and not military.

Measuring 31mm diameter and 38mm lug to lug. Stainless steel case with screwback. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel.

15 Jewel unsigned Miscellaneous Swiss made.

Dial has discoloured naturally over the years and plexiglass shows dome damage between 10 and 11.

Our View - A beautiful piece of British history 

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Military Watch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123135
Dealers Internal Reference
CHW5298
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Description
The Army Trade Pattern (ATP) watches were standard-issue timepieces for British military personnel during World War II.
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Introduced in 1939, these watches were designed to meet the British Army's need for reliable and durable timekeeping devices.
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fig 1. A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap.
fig 1. Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch

The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. This is a civilian watch issued with Army paybook ref engraved on caseback quite a rare occurrence as the watch finish is to retail standard and not military.

fig 2. A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap.
fig 2. Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch

Measuring 31mm diameter and 38mm lug to lug. Stainless steel case with screwback. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel.

15 Jewel unsigned Miscellaneous Swiss made.

Dial has discoloured naturally over the years and plexiglass shows dome damage between 10 and 11.

Our View - A beautiful piece of British history 

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Chase Hattan Watches has dated this Vintage Military Watch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123135
Dealers Internal Ref
CHW5298
Chase Hattan Watches
Chase Hattan Watches
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Specialists in vintage, military and luxury watches

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Archive I A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Atp British Military 1940'S Wrist Watch

Archive II A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View IV
Archive V A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View V
Archive VI A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View VI
Archive VII A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View VIII
Archive IX A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap. View IX
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Chase Hattan Watches

Chase Hattan Watches
Telephone 07722 352304
Location
Grays Market
Unit 177
58 Davies Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 5LP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chasehattanwatches
Verified Since Feb 2025
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 118
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Location: Grays Market, Unit 177, 58 Davies Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5LP, United Kingdom
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A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap.
ATP British Military 1940's Wrist Watch
Ref: SA1123135
A close-up view of a vintage round metal wristwatch with a patinated dial, Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial, and a textile strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWrist Watches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMilitary
  • MaterialSteel, Glass, Textile
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArabic numerals, Sub-seconds dial, Luminous hands, Textile strap
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

ATP stands for Army Trade Pattern, a designation used by the British Ministry of Defence during the Second World War for general service wristwatches procured for troops.

These watches typically featured nickel-plated or stainless steel cases, acrylic crystals, and robust, manual-wind mechanical movements with sub-seconds dials, designed to withstand rigorous field conditions.

Authentic pieces usually display specific government broad arrow markings and reference numbers engraved on the case back, along with characteristic dial layouts featuring Arabic numerals and luminous hands.

A vintage timepiece can be displayed elegantly on a specialised desk stand, within a glass-topped display tray, or atop a stack of books in a study or office setting.

Regular servicing by a professional horologist is essential to maintain the mechanical movement, while keeping the piece away from moisture and magnetic fields will help preserve its historic integrity.
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