{"product_id":"copy-of-mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-movement","title":"MWC 1940s\/1950s \"Dirty Dozen\" Pattern General Service Watch with Retro Lume and 21 Jewel Self Winding Automatic Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code: DD\/01\/AU\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding MWC military watch is a classic recreation of the 1940s\/1950s pattern used by the British forces. It features a small subsidiary dial second hand, retaining the original acrylic crystal while upgrading the hand-winding mechanical movement to a self-winding automatic, which can also be manually wound if required. This blend of vintage aesthetics and modern functionality ensures the watch maintains its original appearance while offering improvements for everyday 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 Solid fixed strap bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\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 showcases the original 12 \"Dirty Dozen\" 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChoose this MWC Ltd Edition Classic Aviator Watch for a perfect blend of historical design and modern functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Photo Credit: \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 href=\"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/pages\/faqs\" title=\"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/pages\/faqs\" rel=\"noopener\" 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39344548839539,"sku":"DD\/01\/AU\/2","price":327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/DD_01_AU_2-CANSTR_MAY0473b.jpg?v=1621328496","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/copy-of-mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-movement","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}