MWC 1940s/1950s "Dirty Dozen" Pattern General Service Watch with Hybrid Mechanical/Quartz Movement - Ex Display Watches from the 2025 Military Expo (MILEX) show - Save 50%!!
Description
AVAILABLE IN THE EU AND UK
Brand New 4x Ex Display Watches from the 2025 Military Expo (MILEX) show. Reduced to half the regular price. *
The watches are brand new but the packaging maybe slightly side or the strap might show some signs of having been tried on but the watches are still fully guaranteed for two years.
* Please Note Price is per watch not all four!
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SKU: DD/01/VH60
This modern interpretation draws inspiration from the iconic "Dirty Dozen" military watches issued during the 1940s and 1950s. Combining historical military aesthetics with modern hybrid technology, it delivers the best of both worlds—a smooth sweeping second hand and ultra-low maintenance performance.
Hybrid Movement Technology
This watch features a mechanical/quartz hybrid movement. Powered by a battery and regulated by a quartz crystal, it drives the hands mechanically through electromagnetic coils—mimicking the sweep of a traditional automatic watch but without the need for winding or regular servicing.
- Combines mechanical movement feel with quartz reliability
- No mainspring—just smooth, battery-driven precision
- Subsidiary seconds dial with a true sweep motion
Design and Features
- Case: Heavy-duty Military Grade 316L stainless steel, satin finish
- Dial: Matte black with luminous hands and hour markers
- Subdial: Small seconds at 6 o'clock
- Strap: 18mm historically accurate canvas strap (1940s–50s style)
- Hacking Function: Yes, for accurate time setting
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50 meters)
- Glass: Domed plexiglass / Perspex crystal
Unique 24-Hour Subdial
At the 6 o'clock position, this pointer-style 24-hour subdial acts primarily as a day/night indicator. It mirrors the main hour hand in a 24-hour format.
- Not an independent GMT or second time zone
- Cannot be set separately—linked to main hour hand
To Set the 24-Hour Subdial:
- Pull out the crown to the time-setting position (one click).
- Rotate the hands until the correct 24-hour time is shown.
- Push the crown back in to finish.
Technical Specifications
- Case Diameter: 36.5 mm (excluding crown), 39 mm (including crown)
- Lug to Lug: 43 mm
- Thickness: 13.5 mm
- Lug Type: Drilled lugs
- Dial Colour: Black
- Case / Crown / Caseback: 316L stainless steel
- Glass: Plexiglass / Perspex domed crystal
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50 meters)
- Movement: Mechanical/Quartz Hybrid
- Luminous Material: Luminova
- Serial Number: Individually engraved on the caseback
- Strap: 18 mm 1950s-pattern canvas
- Guarantee: 24 months
Historical Context
The final image shows the original 12 "Dirty Dozen" watches produced by legendary military contractors: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex.
Although MWC was founded in 1974 and not among the original manufacturers, this model captures the heritage, purpose, and utilitarian charm of those classic timepieces—reimagined for the modern era.
* 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
More information on shipping can be found here.
