A beautifully preserved Record W.W.W. Dirty Dozen watch — an authentic WWII military timepiece with beautiful lume, c.1944

The Dirty Dozen watches were a group of twelve military-issued timepieces commissioned by Britain’s Ministry of Defence during WWII. Among them, the Record stands out for its exceptional reliability and fine Swiss craftsmanship. Featuring the classic military configuration — matte black dial, bold Arabic numerals, and luminous hands — it was built to withstand the harshest conditions. Powered by Record’s precise mechanical movement, this watch remains a true collector’s favourite and an enduring symbol of wartime horology.

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This Record Dirty Dozen is a particularly fine example of one of the twelve legendary wristwatches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during World War II. Designed to meet strict military standards, it features a rich matte black dial with bold Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a recessed sub-dial at six o’clock. The lume has aged beautifully to a warm pumpkin hue, adding incredible character and vintage appeal.

All the defining hallmarks of a true military-issued timepiece are present — from the broad arrow (pheon) denoting MoD ownership to the precise case-back engravings that identify its service history. The robust stainless-steel case remains in fantastic condition, with light wear consistent with age. A superbly preserved and highly collectible Record W.W.W. Dirty Dozen, representing the best of wartime engineering and Swiss craftsmanship.