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)
