{"product_id":"mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-automatic-self-winding-mechanical-movement-ex-display-watch-from-the-2026-shot-show-in-las-vegas","title":"MWC 1940s\/1950s \"Dirty Dozen\" Pattern General Service Watch with Automatic Self Winding Mechanical Movement - Ex Display Watch from the 2026 Shot Show in Las Vegas","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eMIL26-0308\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand New Ex Display Watch from the 2026 Shot Show in Las Vegas - the strap may show us few signs of having been tried on and the packaging may be slightly sold, but other than that the Watch is perfect and a bargain with a significant saving off of the normal retail price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code: DD\/01\/AU\/LTD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding MWC military watch features a classic 1940s\/1950s design with a small subsidiary dial second hand, based on the typical designs used by the British forces from the 1940s through to the 1950s. It retains the acrylic crystal used on the original watches, although the hand-winding mechanical movement has been upgraded to a self-winding automatic, which can also be manually wound if required. This blend of vintage aesthetics and modern functionality ensures that the watch maintains its original appearance while offering improvements for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modeled after the classic military watches of the British forces from the 1940s and 50s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded to a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement, with the option for manual winding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy stainless steel satin finish case made from Military Grade 316L stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Readability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black dial with luminous markings and a subsidiary second-hand dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with a historically accurate canvas strap as used in the 1940s and 50s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5 mm excluding crown, 39 mm including crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drilled Lugs\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDial Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316L stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ATM (50 m)**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Jewel Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexiglass \/ Perspex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved on caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mm 1950s Pattern Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied in a box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final image shows the original 12 watches made by companies such as Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex. While MWC was not a manufacturer at the time, having been founded in 1974, this watch captures the spirit of the originals.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Photo Credit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watchesofknightsbridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatches Of Knightsbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For details of water resistance ratings etc go to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/pages\/faqs\" href=\"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone interested in the history of the Dirty Dozen these links show the 12 original watches and explain the history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/59621443-the-story-of-the-dirty-dozen-the-first-wristwatches-specially-commissioned-for-the-british-army\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Dirty Dozen 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/articles\/dirty-dozen-twelve-military-watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Dirty Dozen 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monochrome-watches.com\/your-guide-to-the-dirty-dozen-including-the-only-british-member-vertex\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Dirty Dozen 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47881074671860,"sku":"MIL26-0308","price":159.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/4172\/4260\/files\/DD_01_AU_LTD.png?v=1774086735","url":"https:\/\/mil-time.com\/products\/mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-automatic-self-winding-mechanical-movement-ex-display-watch-from-the-2026-shot-show-in-las-vegas","provider":"Tactico Logistics ROI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}