IWC: A Rare Stainless Steel Military Issue Wristwatch, signed IWC,...
IWC: A Rare Stainless Steel Military Issue Wristwatch, signed IWC, model: Mark X, so called by collectors as "one of the Dirty Dozen" circa 1944, (calibre 83) manual wound lever movement numbered 1076555, black dial with Arabic numerals and luminous dot outer markers, broad arrow, subsidiary seconds, luminous hands, fixed bars between the lugs, snap-on back inscribed with broad arrow WWW M13691 and repeated inside the back cover and numbered 1132671, maker's mark IWC 34mm wide 'The Dirty Dozen' is the name given to a group of 12 watches commissioned by the Ministry of Defence for use by soldiers during WWII. The MoD ordered custom-built wristwatches from 12 Swiss watchmakers: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor and Vertex. Each company was given the specific brief of providing watches that were accurate, reliable and durable, with a black dial, Arabic numerals, luminous markers, a railroad minute track, shatterproof glass and a stainless-steel case. No matter the maker, these watches can be identified by the engraved 'W.W.W.' on the reverse, as well as the broad arrowhead mark on the dial, inner case, and reverse, and both military and civil serial numbers on the reverse.
Case with surface scratches, case with small dents to the sides, later strap, original finish dial in good condition, outer luminous markers are evenly faded and have a nice aged patina, hands with staining marks to the metal surfaces visible under an eyeglass, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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IWC: A Rare Stainless Steel Military Issue Wristwatch, signed IWC, model: Mark X, so called by collectors as "one of the Dirty Dozen" circa 1944, (calibre 83) manual wound lever movement numbered 1076555, black dial with Arabic numerals and luminous dot outer markers, broad arrow, subsidiary seconds, luminous hands, fixed bars between the lugs, snap-on back inscribed with broad arrow WWW M13691 and repeated inside the back cover and numbered 1132671, maker's mark IWC 34mm wide 'The Dirty Dozen' is the name given to a group of 12 watches commissioned by the Ministry of Defence for use by soldiers during WWII. The MoD ordered custom-built wristwatches from 12 Swiss watchmakers: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor and Vertex. Each company was given the specific brief of providing watches that were accurate, reliable and durable, with a black dial, Arabic numerals, luminous markers, a railroad minute track, shatterproof glass and a stainless-steel case. No matter the maker, these watches can be identified by the engraved 'W.W.W.' on the reverse, as well as the broad arrowhead mark on the dial, inner case, and reverse, and both military and civil serial numbers on the reverse.
Case with surface scratches, case with small dents to the sides, later strap, original finish dial in good condition, outer luminous markers are evenly faded and have a nice aged patina, hands with staining marks to the metal surfaces visible under an eyeglass, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
