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Timor ATP British Military

$1,371.15
£1,000
€1,166.28
CA$1,877.58
A$2,087.61
CHF 1,090.04
MX$25,411.32
NOK 13,908.38
SEK 13,031.49
DKK 8,704.15
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Watch: Timor ATP British Military Stock Number: CHW5297 Price: £950.00 At the beginning of world war two, The British Army needed watches for its troops fighting overseas. They acquired watches from many brands under the new Army Trade Pattern or A.T.P. These watches were often civilian watches slightly modified to meet the hurried specification issued by the British Army. Timor was one of the few that built a whole new watch just for the British Army Stainless steel case measuring 31mm diameter. Timor 15 Jewel manual wind movement. Mid case composite chrome base metal bezel. Lug Width 16mm, Lug to lug 31.5mm. A beautiful unrestored dial clearly stating Timor on the dial its aged naturally to become and off white, yellowish colour. Bold number hour markers with clear subsidiary second dial.
  • Creator:
    Timor
  • Case Material:
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Width: 1.23 in (31 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHW52971stDibs: LU3915221853072

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