'Dirty Dozen' British Army Watch By Buren. Commando Hands.
A British Army, 'Dirty Dozen' watch for sale, with 'Commando hands.' The WW2, British Army service watch made by Buren, Switzerland; one of the 'Dirty Dozen' contracted watch makers, (circa 1943).
The 'Dirty Dozen' Army watch with silvered brass-turned case, and standard contract screw case-back. Typical black dial with the Buren 'Grand Prix' designation, and broad, War Department arrow.
The dial with 1-12 hour digits, plus 60-second scale with luminous hour marks. Subsidiary seconds dial at 18.00 hrs. The WW2 military watch, with chorme-tipped 'Commando hands', these being comparatively broader. The reverse bearing the screw case-back with markings, War Department arrow, 'WWW H 9091,' and serial number. The same details to the inside caseback. Good quality, 15-jewel movement with the Buren 'Grand Prix' designation to the wheel. The balance with screw-in weights.
Condition report: Just light use to the case. Pexi-glass clear and free from adverse scratching. Dial clean and original. Hands perfect and with original paint finish. Case-back clean and free from adverse scratches or damage. The anti-magnetic plate intact. Movement clean and functioning.
No warranty implied.
Note: The term 'Commando hands' is assigned to the comparatively broader, more rugged style hands, affording immediate visiblility.
Price: SOLD
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