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Buren Grand Prix WWW Military Very Rare Dirty Dozen Winding Steel Watch

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Title: Buren Military WWW British Military Dirty Dozen Vintage Watch H 640 Cyber Monday

Condition: Old Pre-owned Watch Restored & Serviced

Dial: Original Dial with Arabic Numerals Steel and luminous hands

Case: Stainless Steel Case. Ref. H 640
Case size: 36mm in width without crown and 46mm Lugs to lugs tip to tip. Case shows age please see pictures

Movement: Mechanism is Winding, Hand-Winding, is in Good working Condition.
Jewels 25

Bracelet / Band: Aftermarket band attached. Band is a complimentary item

Crystal: Original Glass attached to it. Aftermarket hands

As with all of our watches, authenticity is guaranteed

About this watch 

This Watch

The WWW British issue wristwatches are perhaps the most desired and collectible watches among all those issued to the British Army. This is perhaps because they were the first to be specially designed and custom made for the British Army.

the descriptive code used by the British Army to identify it as a piece of equipment issued by the government.

These watches began being manufactured and issued to the British Forces in early 1945.

Extra Points 

There were 12 Swiss manufacturers of the WWW contracted to the forces, and as such, the collection is commonly referred to by collectors and dealers alike as “The Dirty Dozen”. 

What we think

Only around 10,000 Buren WWW watches were made for the British Army during the Second World War, making good, original examples highly sought after by collectors and can often be difficult to find.

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The WWW British issue wristwatches are perhaps the most desired and collectible watches among all those issued to the British Army. This is perhaps because they were the first to be specially designed and custom made for the British Army. There were 12 Swiss manufacturers of the WWW contracted to the forces, and as such, the collection is commonly referred to by collectors and dealers alike as “The Dirty Dozen”.  Only around 10,000 Buren WWW watches were made for the British Army during the Second World War, making good, original examples highly sought after by collectors and can often be difficult to find. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying/ordering. There C
Style Military
Dial Color Black
Vintage Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland
With Manual/Booklet No
With Service Records No
Department Men
Number of Jewels 15 Jewels
Type Wristwatch
Model Buren Military
Movement Mechanical (Manual)
Seller Warranty No
Band Material Leather
With Original Box/Packaging No
Brand Buren
Case Material Stainless Steel
Lug Width 18 mm
Band Color Green
Bezel Color Silver
Year Manufactured 1940-1949
Reference Number H 640
Case Color Silver
Caseback Screwback
Customized Yes
Case Size 35 mm
Indices Arabic Numerals
Bezel Type Fixed
Display Analog
Features 12-Hour Dial
Water Resistance Not Water Resistant
Band/Strap Two-Piece Strap
With Papers No
Watch Shape Round