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1945 Omega Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch
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1945 Omega Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch

1920 - 1940
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A c.1945 Omega '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 a screw down case back. The reference numbers and the www with broad arrow marks are inside the case back.

WWW stands for Watch, Wrist, Waterproof. An Omega 15 Jewel 30T2 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. We can send a WhatsApp video and show you in more detail.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Omega Military Wristwatch to the 1940s.

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A c.1945 Omega '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 a screw down case back. The reference numbers and the www with broad arrow marks are inside the case back.

fig 1. A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap.
fig 1. 1945 Omega Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch

WWW stands for Watch, Wrist, Waterproof. An Omega 15 Jewel 30T2 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. We can send a WhatsApp video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Vintage Omega Military Wristwatch to the 1940s.

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SA1239413
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap.
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Archive I A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap.

1945 Omega Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch

Archive II A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap. View II
Archive III A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap. View III
Archive IV A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap. View IV
Archive V A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap. View V
Archive VI A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap. View VI
Archive VII A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap. View VII
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

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A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap.
1945 Omega Military 'Dirty Dozen' Wristwatch
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A vintage 1945 Omega military wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sub-seconds dial, and a black and grey striped fabric strap.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Military
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Fabric
  • ColourSilver, Black
  • MotifsSub-seconds register, Arabic numerals, Railroad minute track, Luminous sword hands

This 1940s Omega military wristwatch is a mechanical timepiece styled for mid-century utility. The object consists of a round stainless steel case with a fluted winding crown on the right side, paired with a striped black and grey fabric strap secured by standard lugs. A matte black dial sits beneath a clear glass cover, displaying luminous white Arabic numerals from one to twelve, alongside luminous sword hands and an outer railroad minute track. A small sub-seconds register is positioned at the six o'clock mark, complete with a fine white hand and index markings. The silver-coloured metal surfaces show minor surface scratches consistent with historical service use, while the luminous paint exhibits visible ageing and patina. The case measures 36 mm in width excluding the crown, 46 mm in height, and 11 mm in depth. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study desk display, this wristwatch serves as a functional timepiece or a collectible display item. The mechanical movement is operated manually via the side crown, winding the internal 15-jewel mechanism. Placed on a flat surface or mounted on a watch stand, the piece integrates into traditional interior settings focusing on mid-century military history. The neutral silver, black, and grey palette matches timber desks, leather accessories, and vintage desk collections.

FAQs

The term refers to twelve companies commissioned by the British Ministry of Supply during World War II to produce durable, waterproof wristwatches marked W.W.W. for military personnel.

These watches were constructed using stainless steel or chrome-plated cases, shatter-resistant acrylic crystals, and luminescent paint on the hands and markers for low-light visibility.

Authentic pieces feature specific military markings on the case back, such as the broad arrow symbol, W.W.W. designation, and military serial numbers, alongside original dial configurations like sub-seconds dials.

Military watches pair naturally with casual, utilitarian, or smart-casual attire, often customised with canvas NATO straps or leather bands to complement modern wardrobe aesthetics.

Mechanical wristwatches require regular servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years, avoiding exposure to moisture, strong magnetic fields, and physical impacts.
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