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Record 'Dirty Dozen' British Military Watch

$2,720.23
£1,999
€2,348.49
CA$3,737.13
A$4,172.16
CHF 2,186.15
MX$51,071.29
NOK 27,764.09
SEK 26,178.01
DKK 17,527.05

About the Item

One of the so called 'Dirty Dozen' collection of British Military watches but then if you're reading this you most likely already know that. What makes this one different is that the dial is marked '10034' rather than Record. This is because the number refers to the MOD part code as this watch would have been reissued and had a dial change at some point in its life. Not uncommon these watches made for the British Military at times would have been returned, redialled and repaired and then reissued and that's what makes this one different. Not the rarest of the DD with around 25,000 thought to have been made it is a special version of that watch. That dial change is why the hands are a different colour to the dial itself. 36mm stainless steel case with the rear case back stamped L23965 and 541812. Created as a tool watch it would have been serviced routinely through its working life, produced around the early to mid 1940's. Record was one of the 12 appointed Swiss Watch brands to have a contract with the British MOD to produce Wristwatches for the forces. Mechanical manual wind movement, calibre 022k. 18mm Lug width, we have chosen to leave without a Nato style strap but can be supplied in various colours. For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.This Record is one of the so called ‘Dirty Dozen’ collection of British Military watches, but then if you’re reading this you most likely already know that. An honest example of what has clearly seen some service and has been used as a military tool watch. Rugged, marked, scratches in places with hands that have discoloured. Not the rarest of the DD with around 25,000 thought to have been made, however, it is a special version of the Record as both the case back and lugs show the same number in 499 – meaning the caseback is original to the watch. Created as a tool watch it would have been serviced routinely through its working life, produced around the early to mid 1940’s. Record was one of the 12 appointed Swiss Watch brands to have a contract with the British MOD to produce Wristwatches for the forces. Mechanical manual wind movement, calibre 022k. 18mm Lug width, we have chosen to pair up with a grey textile strap although this can be changed upon request. 35/36 steel case, black dial with bold hour markers the dial stamped with the MOD broad arrow and the manufacture name which shows the ‘O’ in Record has faded away. Case has been well worn and clearly shows battle scars. Having passed through our workshop running at around 25 seconds per day with a healthy amplitude which is fine for a watch such as this from the 1940’s. Our View – A great, honest, rugged example with all matching numbers in great working order.
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Weight:
    100 g
  • Movement:
  • Chronograph:
    Yes
  • Case Dimensions:
    Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1944
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Clearly shows marks and scratches and some battle wounds as to be expected from a Military watch however having been through our workshop its in fine working order.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHW60951stDibs: LU3915225695342

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