{"product_id":"mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-movement-copy","title":"MWC 1940s\/1950s \"Dirty Dozen\" Pattern General Service Watch with Sapphire Box Crystal and 21 Jewel Automatic Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code: W10\/445-25\/SC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic 1940s\/1950s Military Automatic Watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis automatic self-winding MWC military watch pays tribute to the iconic British forces designs of the 1940s and 1950s. Featuring a small subsidiary seconds dial, it faithfully captures the style of the originals while integrating modern enhancements for durability and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Look, Modern Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe watch retains the vintage aesthetic of the original models, including the appearance of an acrylic crystal, thanks to a modern sapphire box crystal that is virtually indistinguishable but far more scratch and shatter resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the original featured a hand-wound mechanical movement, this model uses a 21-jewel self-winding automatic movement that can also be manually wound if preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConstructed from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a satin finish for a rugged yet classic look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Legibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack dial with luminous markings and a subsidiary second-hand dial for precise timekeeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically Accurate Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComes with a canvas strap styled after those used by the British military during the 1940s and 50s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic 1940s\/50s British military design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-jewel self-winding automatic movement with manual winding option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy satin-finished 316L stainless steel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack dial with luminous hands and subsidiary seconds dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 mm historically accurate 1950s-pattern canvas strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail-_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 gmail-group gmail-flex gmail-w-fit gmail-flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gmail-w-fit gmail-min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.5 mm (excluding crown), 39 mm (including crown)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrilled Lugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaseback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316L stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e316L stainless steel \/ Screw Down Locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100 m \/ 330 ft \/ 10 ATM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 Jewel Automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScratch and shatter resistant sapphire box crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminova\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraved on caseback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm 1950s pattern canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied in a box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final image showcases the original dozen military watches produced by iconic companies such as Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex. Although MWC was founded in 1974 and was not a manufacturer at that time, this watch captures the true spirit and heritage of those classics.\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\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":50888952054090,"sku":"W10\/445-25\/SC","price":367.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/files\/W10_445-1944-26-2IM.png?v=1781337894","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/mwc-1940s-1950s-dirty-dozen-pattern-general-service-watch-with-21-jewel-automatic-movement-copy","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}