British Army Buren 'Dirty Dozen' WWW Watch Worn but nice

Worn but nice

Collar to hem 27"

I wear this the most

Collar to hem 28"

This particular example is from the very early 40s

British Army Buren 'Dirty Dozen' WWW Watch Worn but niceBack in 1944 the British War Office was looking for a timepiece to replace the ATP (Army Trade Pattern) watches that had been in use since 1939. The new watch would be more suited for military use, with a waterproof case, black dial and enlarged face to allow for easier reading. The specification, known as WWW (wrist watch waterproof), was given to 12 Swiss watch manufacturers who each delivered a number of watches based on their manufacturing