MWC 1940s/1950s "Dirty Dozen" Pattern General Service Watch with 21 Jewel Automatic Movement - Movement Running but a hand needs resetting

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MWC DD/01/AU –  1940/50s Pattern Automatic Military Watch

The MWC DD/01/AU is a classic military-style watch inspired by the 1940s and 1950s British military timepieces. Below, you’ll find details of this particular watch, including any reported issues. In many cases, these watches have no significant faults. Following that, you’ll find the full factory specifications and historical background on this model.


Watch Condition & Details

We acquire these watches from various defense auctions and both military and civilian disposal sales

Model: DD/01/AU

  • Condition: Excellent, as seen in the images
  • Fault: The movement is running, but the second hand is detached

Factory Description

SKU Code: DD/01/AU

The MWC DD/01/AU is an automatic self-winding watch based on the classic 1940s/1950s British military watches. It features a small subsidiary dial second hand, similar to the original designs issued to British forces during that era.

While maintaining its authentic outward appearance, this model has been discreetly updated for modern usability. Unlike the original hand-wound mechanical movement, this version features a self-winding automatic movement, which can also be manually wound if required.

Key Features

316L Stainless Steel Case – Military-grade satin finish for durability
Acrylic Crystal – Retains the vintage charm of original watches
21-Jewel Automatic Movement – With hacking function for precise time-setting
Luminous Dial & Hands – Enhanced readability in low-light conditions
Historically Accurate Canvas Strap – Based on 1940s-50s military watch designs

This watch is a tribute to the legendary "Dirty Dozen" watches, a series of timepieces manufactured for the British military by Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex. Although MWC was founded in 1974 and was not among the original manufacturers, this model remains true to the spirit of those iconic wartime watches.


Specifications

  • Case Diameter: 36.5mm (excluding crown), 39mm (including crown)
  • Lug to Lug: 43mm
  • Thickness: 13.5mm
  • Lug Type: Solid fixed strap bars
  • Dial Color: Black
  • Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
  • Caseback: 316L Stainless Steel
  • Crown: 316L Stainless Steel
  • Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50m) (Water Resistance Guide)
  • Movement: 21-Jewel Automatic (Self-Winding)
  • Glass: Plexiglass / Perspex
  • Luminous Material: Luminova
  • Strap: 18mm 1950s Pattern Canvas
  • Serial Number: Engraved on caseback
  • Packaging: Supplied in a box
  • Warranty: 24 Months

📷 Final image credit: Watches of Knightsbridge

For anyone interested in the history of the Dirty Dozen watches, check out the links below:

The Dirty Dozen 1

The Dirty Dozen 2

The Dirty Dozen 3