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Timor WWW 'Dirty Dozen" Military Watch, 1945, Wonderful History, Collectable..
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- Creator:Timor
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- Date of Manufacture:1945
- Condition:See 'Item Description".
- Seller Location:Canterbury, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: W51221stDibs: LU2134222928432
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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.
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✅ Model: WWW ("Wrist. Watch. Waterproof")
✅ Collection: Dirty Dozen (British MoD WW2)
✅ Era: Circa 1940s
✅ Case Size: 36mm
✅ Case Material: Stainless Steel with fixed lugs
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✅ Hands & Markers: Relumed
✅ Movement: Timor Caliber 6060 – Manual wind
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✅ Caseback Markings: WWW – K 10612 / 40512, military-issued
✅ Military Arrow: Present on dial and case back
✅ Condition: Good
✅ Warranty: 12-Month Mechanical Warranty Included
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