WWW stands for Watch, Wrist, Waterproof and was the descriptive code used by the
British Army to identify it as a piece of equipment.

Watch: Vertex 1945 Dirty Dozen A253 3513169 WWW
Stock Number: CHW4664

The WWW Dirty Dozen watches are perhaps the most popular and collectible watches amongst all those issued to the British Army. This is perhaps because they were the first to be specially designed and custom made for the British Army.

WWW stands for Watch, Wrist, Waterproof and was the descriptive code used by the
British Army to identify it as a piece of equipment.

A fine example and not so easy to source maker of the Dirty Dozen twelve.
The dial is in exceptional condition, the camelback bearing the contract and issue.
Superb quality jewelled movement and keeping great time. The mid case and bezel in fantastic condition along with the original crystal. Sporting the correct syringe hands and magnificent dial with correct recessed sub seconds. The watch has a 35mm stainless steel case fitted to an aftermarket leather strap. Manual wind operating from a 59 Calibre movement.

We have worked very hard to bring you the best possible examples of these now hard to find timepieces. Of course they will have flaws they were a military watch that has seen service.

Many were placed under the Govt D notice for destruction, a few made it on to
the civilian market which can be recognised by the two line strike through
the issue number denoting DECOMISSIONED or all marks polished off the
back returning it to sterile. However a few complete untouched examples made it to the civilian market to be retained in collections and the dusty corners. This watch part of a collection of 3 are believed to have been untouched for over 20 years.

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