Longines Ministry of Defence "Dirty Dozen" W.W.W. Military Watch
Take a deep dive into the world of vintage military watches and you are almost certain that you will find the Dirty Dozen mentioned. This Longines British military commissioned watch is one of the twelve that was made for the World War II. Extremely collectible, the Longines iteration of the Dirty Dozen is one of the most desirable versions due to its unique case design, and especially in this kind of condition is hard to come by.
Take a deep dive into the world of vintage military watches and you are almost certain that you will find the Dirty Dozen mentioned. This Longines British military commissioned watch is one of the twelve that was made for the World War II. Extremely collectible, the Longines iteration of the Dirty Dozen is one of the most desirable versions due to its unique case design, and especially in this kind of condition is hard to come by.
Take a deep dive into the world of vintage military watches and you are almost certain that you will find the Dirty Dozen mentioned. This Longines British military commissioned watch is one of the twelve that was made for the World War II. Extremely collectible, the Longines iteration of the Dirty Dozen is one of the most desirable versions due to its unique case design, and especially in this kind of condition is hard to come by.
Technical Data:
Maker: Longines
Model: W.W.W. (Watch, Wristlet, Waterproof)
Reference: N/A
Year: 1945
Condition: 7.5/10
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 40mm diameter
Crystal: Plexiglass
Dial: Black Dial with Radium lumes.
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Caliber: Caliber 12.26Z
Bracelet/Strap: Nato Strap in khaki green
Box/Papers: Watch Only
Condition:
The watch is in 7.5/10 in excellent condition for a watch made for the World War II. This watch retains all its original radium lumes with a fantastic pumpkin patina. The case is in original shape and retains most the features including the hallmarks and engracings on the caseback.
Our Thoughts:
The W.W.W. collection were made up of watches from 12 different watch brands who supplied British soldiers during the World War II. There were strict guidelines as to how these were designed but one thing that makes this Longines stick out is the step bezel and slight difference in case shape compared to the majority of all other brands who also supplied these watches at the time.
For us this watch is a piece of history for those into military watches and the fact that the watch withstand the war and ended up in this condition 75 years+ later is a story thats worth more that money can buy.
