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Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch
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Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 September 2025 · Chase Hattan Watches
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Watch: Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Stock Number: CHW6095

Price: £1995.00

This Record is one of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches, but then if you're reading this you most likely already know that. An honest example of what has clearly seen some service and has been used as a military tool watch. Rugged, marked, scratches in places with hands that have discoloured.

Not the rarest of the DD with around 25,000 thought to have been made, however, it is a special version of the Record as both the case back and lugs show the same number in 499 - meaning the caseback is original to the watch.

Created as a tool watch it would have been serviced routinely through its working life, produced around the early to mid 1940's. Record was one of the 12 appointed Swiss Watch brands to have a contract with the British MOD to produce Wristwatches for the forces.

Mechanical manual wind movement, calibre 022k. 18mm Lug width, we have chosen to pair up with a grey textile strap although this can be changed upon request.

35/36 steel case, black dial with bold hour markers the dial stamped with the MOD broad arrow and the manufacture name which shows the 'O' in Record has faded away. Case has been well worn and clearly shows battle scars.

Having passed through our workshop running at around 25 seconds per day with a healthy amplitude which is fine for a watch such as this from the 1940's.

Our View - A great, honest, rugged example with all matching numbers in great working order.

For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Physical Dimensions
Width
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1129710
Dealers Internal Reference
CHW6095
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Description
Watch: Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Stock Number: CHW6095

Price: £1995.00

“
This Record is one of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches, but then if you're reading this you most likely already know that.
Chase Hattan Watches

An honest example of what has clearly seen some service and has been used as a military tool watch. Rugged, marked, scratches in places with hands that have discoloured.

fig 1. A vintage mechanical wristwatch with a black dial, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a grey fabric strap.
fig 1. Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Not the rarest of the DD with around 25,000 thought to have been made, however, it is a special version of the Record as both the case back and lugs show the same number in 499 - meaning the caseback is original to the watch.

fig 2. A vintage mechanical wristwatch with a black dial, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a grey fabric strap.
fig 2. Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Created as a tool watch it would have been serviced routinely through its working life, produced around the early to mid 1940's. Record was one of the 12 appointed Swiss Watch brands to have a contract with the British MOD to produce Wristwatches for the forces.

fig 3. A vintage mechanical wristwatch with a black dial, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a grey fabric strap.
fig 3. Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Mechanical manual wind movement, calibre 022k. 18mm Lug width, we have chosen to pair up with a grey textile strap although this can be changed upon request.

35/36 steel case, black dial with bold hour markers the dial stamped with the MOD broad arrow and the manufacture name which shows the 'O' in Record has faded away. Case has been well worn and clearly shows battle scars.

fig 4. A vintage mechanical wristwatch with a black dial, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a grey fabric strap.
fig 4. Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

Having passed through our workshop running at around 25 seconds per day with a healthy amplitude which is fine for a watch such as this from the 1940's.

Our View - A great, honest, rugged example with all matching numbers in great working order.

For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Width
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129710
Dealers Internal Ref
CHW6095
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Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2025

Specialists in vintage, military and luxury watches

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A vintage mechanical wristwatch with a black dial, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a grey fabric strap.
Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch
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A vintage mechanical wristwatch with a black dial, Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a grey fabric strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMilitary
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Glass, Fabric
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArabic numerals, Sub-seconds dial, Broad arrow mark, Fixed lug bars
  • SizeW 35 cm (14 in)

The Dirty Dozen refers to a group of twelve specific watch manufacturers that supplied waterproof wristwatches to the British Ministry of Defence during the Second World War.

These timepieces typically feature stainless steel or nickel-chromium plated cases, fixed lug bars, shatter-resistant crystal, and robust manual-wind mechanical movements built to strict military specifications.

Authentic pieces feature specific government broad arrow markings on the dial and case back, along with serial numbers and engraved military codes indicating service branch and inventory details.

This item is typically displayed on a dedicated watch stand, within a glass display case, or integrated into a study room desktop arrangement alongside other historical artefacts.

Keep the movement away from moisture and magnetic fields, store in a temperature-controlled environment, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a specialist horologist.
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