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1945 Record Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch
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for sale €1,463     $1,588
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1945 Record Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch

1920 - 1940
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A c.1945 Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military issue mechanical watch. These watches follows strict military specs featuring a matte black dial, bold Arabic numerals, sword hands, an outer minute track, and a small sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock. A stainless steel case with some wear (as often seen). A screw down case back with reference numbers L27170 545017 and the British military crows foot.

WWW stands for Watch, Wrist, Waterproof. A Record 15 Jewel calibre 022K manual wind mechanism.

Case width (excluding crown) 36mm

Case height 46mm

Case depth 11mm

From Kembery Watches you can expect a genuine wristwatch with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. Please phone 01179565281 to order. A good selection of military wrist and pocket watches on our website. We can send a Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Record Www Military Watch to the 1940s.

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A c.1945 Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military issue mechanical watch.
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These watches follows strict military specs featuring a matte black dial, bold Arabic numerals, sword hands, an outer minute track, and a small sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

A stainless steel case with some wear (as often seen). A screw down case back with reference numbers L27170 545017 and the British military crows foot.

fig 1. A 1940s Record military wristwatch featuring a black dial with luminous numerals, broad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.
fig 1. 1945 Record Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch

WWW stands for Watch, Wrist, Waterproof. A Record 15 Jewel calibre 022K manual wind mechanism.

Case width (excluding crown) 36mm

Case height 46mm

Case depth 11mm

From Kembery Watches you can expect a genuine wristwatch with 12 months guarantee. Free UK tracked, insured and signed for delivery, International deliveries please contact us for a quote. Please phone 01179565281 to order. A good selection of military wrist and pocket watches on our website. We can send a Whatsapp video and show you in more detail.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Record Www Military Watch to the 1940s.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Archive I A 1940s Record military wristwatch featuring a black dial with luminous numerals, broad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.

1945 Record Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch

Archive II A 1940s Record military wristwatch featuring a black dial with luminous numerals, broad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1940s Record military wristwatch featuring a black dial with luminous numerals, broad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap. View III
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

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A 1940s Record military wristwatch featuring a black dial with luminous numerals, broad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.
1945 Record Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch
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A 1940s Record military wristwatch featuring a black dial with luminous numerals, broad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, and a black leather strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleWWII Military
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Brass, Leather
  • ColourBlack, Silver
  • MotifsBroad arrow mark, sub-seconds dial, luminous Arabic numerals, railtrack minute ring

This WWII military wristwatch dates from the 1940 period. The design comprises a stainless steel and brass case with a silver and brass-toned finish showing visible wear on the lugs, paired with a black leather strap and a textured winding crown at the right side. The matte black dial displays luminous Arabic numerals, sword hands, an outer railtrack minute ring, a small sub-seconds dial positioned at six o'clock, the brand name Record, and the British military broad arrow mark. The case measures 3.6 cm in width excluding the crown, 4.6 cm in height, and 1.1 cm in depth. Items of this type suit collector displays, gentleman's library settings, or incorporation into a wardrobe for daily wear as a functional vintage timepiece. The mechanical construction incorporates a manual wind mechanism housed within a waterproof case specification.

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During the Second World War, the British Ministry of Supply commissioned twelve Swiss watchmakers to produce standardised wristwatches for military personnel. Known as the Dirty Dozen, these watches were designated W.W.W. for Waterproof, Wrist, Watch, and met strict specifications for legibility, durability, and accuracy.

Mid-twentieth-century military watches were typically constructed with chrome-plated brass or stainless steel cases, acrylic plexiglass crystals, and matte black dials. The hands and numerals were coated with luminous paint for night visibility, fitted to durable leather or canvas straps.

Authentic pieces feature the pheon broad arrow emblem on the dial and case back, signalling British Crown property. The case back is stamped with W.W.W., a military serial number, and a manufacturer store number matching internal movement markings.

Military timepieces offer a functional, utilitarian aesthetic that pairs well with classic tailored clothing, leather jackets, or casual vintage attire. They can also be displayed in a glass watch cabinet or valet tray alongside other historical militaria.

Mechanical military watches require periodic servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years to clean and lubricate the movement. They should be kept away from water, strong magnetic fields, and extreme impacts, while preserving original dial patination.
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