Why Buy This Watch:

• 🪖 Authentic WW2 British Military Watch

• ⏱️ Historical Movement – Manual wind Cal. 6060, working well

• ⌚ Military-Issue Specifications – Durable 36mm case, fixed bars

• 🧭 Highly Collectible – A key member of the Dirty Dozen series

• If you’re looking for a true original version this most likely is not it, if you’re looking for an excellent example that can be worn daily and its exceptional condition this may well the one to go for.

Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm

Overview:

A fine and authentic example of the highly collectible Timor WWW, one of the iconic “Dirty Dozen” watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during World War II. Timor was one of the twelve Swiss brands selected to produce reliable, rugged timepieces for the British military, and this piece offers great originality and military history in one.

This particular example of the Timor DD has had a refinished MOD dial and hands likely that has gone back to the Ministry of Defence to be relumed and redialed so that it can be used again by the military hence its clean look.

Key Features:

• ✅ Brand: Timor

• ✅ Model: WWW (“Wrist. Watch. Waterproof”)

• ✅ Collection: Dirty Dozen (British MoD WW2)

• ✅ Era: Circa 1940s

• ✅ Case Size: 36mm

• ✅ Case Material: Stainless Steel with fixed lugs

• ✅ Dial: Matte black, signed “Timor”

• ✅ Hands & Markers: Relumed

• ✅ Movement: Timor Caliber 6060 – Manual wind

• ✅ Crown: Unsigned, original-style crown

• ✅ Strap: Generic green military-style textile strap with steel buckle

• ✅ Caseback Markings: WWW – K 10612 / 40512, military-issued

• ✅ Military Arrow: Present on dial and case back

• ✅ Condition: Good

• ✅ Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty Included

Historical Significance:

The “Dirty Dozen” refers to a series of twelve watch manufacturers commissioned by the British MoD during WWII to produce rugged, reliable timepieces for soldiers. The Timor WWW is one of the better-documented and widely recognized names from the series. Built to strict military specifications, these watches feature matte black dials, luminous markers, Arabic numerals, and fixed lugs.

Condition Report:

✔ Dial & hands are relumed with beautiful age-related patina
✔ Stainless steel case shows wear consistent with age and use
✔ Military engravings on case back are clearly visible
✔ Running well and comes with a 12-month mechanical warranty
✔ Supplied on a green textile strap in keeping with its military aesthetic

Unlike many others this is a near perfect example of a vintage military watch, having likely seen service it has most probably gone back to the MOD to be redialed with either new hands or relumed hands and then issued again.