{"product_id":"eterna-dirty-dozen-ww2-british-military-issued-watch-c-1944","title":"Eterna Dirty Dozen - WW2 British MIlitary Issued Watch - c.1944","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Eterna WWW is one of the famous “Dirty Dozen” military watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during the Second World War. Produced in 1944, Eterna’s contribution was among the largest and is widely regarded as one of the finest. Built to strict military specifications, these watches featured highly legible dials, robust hand-wound movements and durable stainless steel cases. Today, the Eterna WWW is highly sought after by collectors of military and vintage tool watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j0whfl\" data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eWhat's on Offer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1944 Eterna WWW is one of the legendary \"Dirty Dozen\" watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during the Second World War. Produced to a strict military specification, these watches were designed to be reliable, highly legible and robust enough for active service. Today, the Dirty Dozen series represents some of the most collectible military wristwatches ever produced, with Eterna's contribution regarded as one of the finest examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch features the classic military layout collectors look for, including a matte black dial, bold Arabic numerals, luminous markers and a subsidiary seconds register at six o'clock. The iconic Broad Arrow marking on the dial signifies British government ownership and immediately identifies the watch as a genuine military-issued timepiece. It has an excellent presence on the wrist while remaining faithful to its wartime origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowering the watch is the respected Eterna Calibre 520H, a 15-jewel hand-wound movement offering approximately 42 hours of power reserve. Known for its durability and accuracy, the movement helped cement Eterna's reputation as a manufacturer capable of meeting the demanding standards required by the military.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is particularly impressive for a watch now over eighty years old. The dial remains clear and highly attractive, with strong military markings and a pleasing, honest patina developed through decades of careful ageing. The stainless steel case retains its original military character with expected signs of wear consistent with service use, while the hands and lume show age-appropriate characteristics that collectors appreciate. Overall, this is a very well-preserved example that presents beautifully and fully deserves its 9\/10 condition rating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted to a sand-coloured NATO strap, this Eterna WWW perfectly captures the spirit of wartime military watchmaking. Whether acquired as part of a Dirty Dozen collection or as a standalone piece of horological history, it remains an exceptional example of one of the most important military wristwatches ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch has been recently serviced and checked over by our experienced watchmaker and runs extremely well and comes with our 12 month warranty for your peace of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch Specialist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57162807345527,"sku":"vws4244","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0139\/8092\/6009\/files\/VWS-4244_0.jpg?v=1781085429","url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchspecialist.com\/products\/eterna-dirty-dozen-ww2-british-military-issued-watch-c-1944","provider":"Vintage Watch Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}