MWC 1940s/1950s "Dirty Dozen" Pattern General Service Watch with 21 Jewel Automatic Movement - Might Need Regulating
Description
MIL26-0131
Model: DD/01AU/S
Condition: The watch is in excellent cosmetic condition, as shown in the photographs of the actual watch. It was received as a part exchange.
Reported issue: The previous owner reported that it was not keeping time correctly. We left it running for three days, during which it appeared to operate normally, and we have not been able to identify a fault.
It is possible that the watch had simply run down through insufficient wear or winding, although we cannot confirm this. Regulation may be required, and buyers should allow for that possibility. Our observation over three days does not rule out an intermittent issue.
LOCATION: UK
Historical Context
The final image shows the original "Dirty Dozen" watches produced for the British Ministry of Defence during WWII by twelve renowned manufacturers: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex.
Though MWC was founded in 1974, well after these originals were issued, this model is built very much in the spirit of those historic timepieces.
* For details of water resistance ratings etc go to Water Resistance
** Photo Credit: Watches Of Knightsbridge
For anyone interested in the history of the Dirty Dozen these links show the 12 original watches and explain the history.
Shipping Information
Delivery Charges – Worldwide
Europe
- Tracked Mail: €14.95 / £12.50 / US$16.95
- Express Courier (UPS/FedEx): €28.00 / £23.50 / US$31.75
United Kingdom
- Tracked Mail: £9.95
- Small Items (e.g., 1–2 straps): £5.95
- Express Courier (UPS/DPD): £12.50
Rest of the World
- Tracked Mail: US$23.75 / €20.95 / £17.50
- Express Courier (UPS/FedEx): US$39.25 / €34.50 / £29.00
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