On offer: Genuine World War 2 British military WWW Broad arrow "Dirty Dozen" Omega watch. Specially commissioned for the British Army. Stainless case with fixed lugs and screw down back. Measures 35 mm across without crown. Case back serial numbers are: Military Serial Nr.: Y 1149 Civil Serial Nr.: 10665348 The watch is in working order and in a very good condition. All functions are performed flawlessly. Signs of wear are present. These watches were known as W.W.Ws, a code established by the British Army to distinguish these from other military equipment and it simply stood for Watch. Wrist. Waterproof. It doesn’t get any more utilitarian than that! Other defining features include Broad Arrow heads, on the dial, inner case, and at the back, and two more lines of engravings at the back: a military serial number – a capital letter followed by up to five digits – above a second, standard civil serial number - some watches have the civil one on the inner case. (The use of the Broad Arrow for government goods goes all the way back to Sir Philip Sidney, Joint Master of the Ordnance in 1585, whose family used the Broad Arrow in its coat of arms.) The MoD (Ministry of Defence) specifications were exactly what you would expect a military watch to be - waterproof, luminous, regulated to chronometer level and composed of a case that was rugged. Two serial numbers were required, one being the manufacturer’s number, and the other (with the letter) being the military store number. On top of that, the dial needed to be black, with arabic numerals and sub seconds in order to maximise legibility. The case-back had to include the W.W.W designation and a broad arrow marking, with the dial only displaying the latter. The broad arrow frequently seen on military dials and case backs, is the traditional marking for Crown property. "The Dirty Dozen" is the name of a movie from the 1960s, depicting the misadventures of 12 fictional soldiers during the Second World War. It is also, in watch collecting circles, the name given to a group of 12 watches worn by those who actually fought in it – specifically, British soldiers. They were commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) during World War II, and while they may not be as highly rated as other military watches when they are presented individually, as a set, they become some of the most collectible – specifically (but not exclusively), by British collectors. (See last photo. The movie poster is not included in the sale, it is part of the item description.) The watches also had to have a black dial, Arabic numerals, luminous hour and minute hands, luminous hour markers, a railroad minute track, a shatterproof crystal, and a stainless-steel case. Powering them would be 15-jewel movements, measuring between 11.75 and 13 lignes. Features: Case is in unpolished condition. Nice and clean 15 jewel hand winding movement, Caliber 30T2. Running great and keeping good time, winds and adjusts as it should. Movement Serial Nr.: 10219507 Dial is original. With accurate and contemporary but not original hands. Crystal is clean.. Comes with a green NATO watch strap. New and unworn. Length 27 cm. Water resistance not guaranteed. Service history unknown. No papers or documentation. Sale without cushion. Please have a look at the photos. They are part of the item description. Worldwide shipping via registered mail, with insurance and tracking number. Private sale without guarantee and warranty. Careful packaging and shipping guaranteed within 2-3 business days. The brand name is only for item description.