{"product_id":"copy-of-mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-movement-1","title":"MWC WWII Pattern \"ATP\" Watch with Cream Dial and 21 Jewel Self Winding Automatic Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code: DD\/01\/AU\/CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding MWC military watch is a faithful recreation of the classic 1940s design used by British forces from 1938 through WWII. As a \u003cstrong\u003eprecursor to the Dirty Dozen\u003c\/strong\u003e watches, this model retains many original features while incorporating modern upgrades. The \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e remains, but the \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e has been upgraded to a \u003cstrong\u003eself-winding automatic movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can also be manually wound when required. This watch maintains its vintage appearance with discreet improvements, making it ideal for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a \u003cstrong\u003eheavy stainless steel satin finish case\u003c\/strong\u003e made from \u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Grade 316L stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003esubsidiary second-hand dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehacking function\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ecream dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eluminous hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. The historically accurate \u003cstrong\u003ecanvas strap\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on those used by British forces during the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second-to-last image showcases the original 12 \"Dirty Dozen\" watches, produced by companies such as \u003cstrong\u003eBuren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eVertex\u003c\/strong\u003e. While this watch predates the Dirty Dozen models, it is their direct predecessor. MWC, founded in 1974, was not involved in the production of the original watches, but this recreation embodies their spirit.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final image shows an inspiration provided by military watch enthusiasts, requesting a design reminiscent of the original \u003cstrong\u003eATP watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, which featured \u003cstrong\u003ecream dials\u003c\/strong\u003e. These ATPs had 20 variants, and they are unique as Swiss manufacturers supplied \u003cstrong\u003eblack-dialed watches to the Germans\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecream-dialed watches to the British\u003c\/strong\u003e during the war. This model has already garnered significant interest from buyers seeking something truly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cream\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 meters)**\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 (hands)\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 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\u003e*Photo Credit: Watches Of Knightsbridge\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39490510946419,"sku":"DD\/01\/AU\/CD","price":327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/DD_01_AU_CD-on-strap_NOV0036b.jpg?v=1637142045","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/copy-of-mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-movement-1","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}