MWC 1940s/1950s "Dirty Dozen" Pattern General Service Watch with Mechanical Quartz Hybrid
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Product Details
SKU Code: W10/445-MQZ
Classic 1940s/1950s Military Quartz/Mechanical Hybrid Watch
This MWC military watch pays tribute to the iconic British forces designs of the 1940s and 1950s. Featuring a small subsidiary dial, it faithfully captures the style of the originals while incorporating modern enhancements for durability and reliability.
Vintage Look, Modern Performance
The watch preserves the vintage aesthetic of the originals, including the characteristic raised acrylic plexiglass crystal.
Hybrid Movement
While the original watches used hand-wound mechanical movements, this model employs a state-of-the-art mechanical/quartz hybrid movement. Powered by a battery and regulated by a quartz crystal, it drives the hands mechanically, giving the seconds hand a smooth sweeping motion just like a classic mechanical watch.
Essentially, it’s a mechanical movement without the spring, combining the timeless feel of traditional watchmaking with the precision and reliability of quartz technology. The result? The satisfying sweep of a mechanical seconds hand paired with modern accuracy and dependability.
Robust Build
Constructed from Military Grade 316L stainless steel with a satin finish, this watch balances rugged durability with a classic look.
Enhanced Legibility
The black dial features luminous markings and a subsidiary seconds dial for precise timekeeping in all conditions.
Historically Accurate Strap
Equipped with an 18 mm canvas strap styled after those used by the British military during the 1940s and 1950s.
Key Features
- Authentic 1940s/50s British military design
- Mechanical Quartz Hybrid Movement
- Heavy satin-finished 316L stainless steel case
- Black dial with luminous hands and subsidiary seconds dial
- 18 mm historically accurate 1950s-pattern canvas strap
Specifications
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Case Diameter | 36.5 mm (excluding crown), 39 mm (including crown) |
Lug to Lug | 43 mm |
Thickness | 13.5 mm |
Lug Type | Drilled Lugs |
Dial Colour | Black |
Case Material | 316L stainless steel |
Caseback | 316L stainless steel |
Crown | 316L stainless steel |
Water Resistance | 5 ATM (50 meters) |
Movement | Mechanical Quartz Hybrid Movement |
Crystal | Plexiglass |
Luminous Material | Luminova |
Serial Number | Engraved on caseback |
Strap | 18 mm 1950s pattern canvas |
Packaging | Supplied in a box |
Guarantee | 24 months |
Historical Context
The final image showcases the original dozen military watches produced by legendary brands like Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex. Although MWC was founded in 1974 and was not manufacturing at that time, this watch captures the true spirit and heritage of those classics.
* Photo Credit: Watches Of Knightsbridge
For anyone interested in the history of the Dirty Dozen these links show the 12 original watches and explain the history.
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