Tavannes Military WWI Era Chrome Watch, 1910s

Timor WWW – Dirty Dozen British Military Watch – WW2 Era – Relumed  – 36mm Overview: A fine and authentic example of the highly collectible Timor WWW, one of the iconic "Dirty Dozen" watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during World War II. Timor was one of the twelve Swiss brands selected to produce reliable, rugged timepieces for the British military, and this piece offers great originality and military history in one. This particular example of the Timor DD has had a refinished MOD dial and hands likely that has gone back to the Ministry of Defence to be relumed and redialed so that it can be used again by the military hence its clean look. Key Features: ✅ Brand: Timor ✅ Model: WWW ("Wrist. Watch. Waterproof") ✅ Collection: Dirty Dozen (British MoD WW2) ✅ Era: Circa 1940s ✅ Case Size: 36mm ✅ Case Material: Stainless Steel with fixed lugs ✅ Dial: Matte black, signed “Timor” ✅ Hands & Markers: Relumed ✅ Movement: Timor Caliber 6060 – Manual wind ✅ Crown: Unsigned, original-style crown ✅ Strap: Generic green military-style textile strap with steel buckle ✅ Caseback Markings: WWW – K 10612 / 40512, military-issued ✅ Military Arrow: Present on dial and case back ✅ Condition: Good ✅ Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty Included Historical Significance: The “Dirty Dozen” refers to a series of twelve watch manufacturers commissioned by the British MoD during WWII to produce rugged, reliable timepieces for soldiers. The Timor WWW is one of the better-documented and widely recognized names from the series. Built to strict military specifications, these watches feature matte black dials, luminous markers, Arabic numerals, and fixed lugs. Condition Report: ✔ Dial & hands are relumed with beautiful age-related patina ✔ Stainless steel case shows wear consistent with age and use ✔ Military engravings on case back are clearly visible ✔ Running well and comes with a 12-month mechanical warranty ✔ Supplied on a green textile strap in keeping with its military aesthetic Unlike many others this is a near perfect example of a vintage military watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Repeating Wrist Watch on Gongs METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1910 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diam...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks and Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Solid Gold CIRCA: 1910's DIMENSIONS: Length 26mm X Diameter 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Blue Lizard 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Henry Birks and Sons, the premier jewelers in Canada made...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tavannes Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4017 METAL / MATERIAL: Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS...