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A Rare Gents Military WW2 Vertex Black Dial Dirty Dozen Wristwatch. Fat Arrow.

Estimated price for orientation: 750 $

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Description
Style: Military Case Finish: Gloss
Brand: Vertex Face Colour: Black
Gender: Men's Strap Material: Fabric/Canvas
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding) Strap Colour: Black
Year of Manufacture: 1940s Lug Width: 17mm
Display: Analog Model: Military
Watch Shape: Round Case Size: 46mm x 35mm
Features: 12-Hour Dial Age Group: Adult
Case Material: Chrome Plated Strap Type: Wrap-Around Strap
Case Colour: Silver Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels



During the WW2 period, The British Military put out specifications for a Wristwatch for their troops,12 were chosen, hence the term "Dirty Dozen" and Vertex were amongst those chosen. The British Military commissioned 15,000 of these Watches to be made.  The DialVertex.  (Fat Arrow). Sub Dial.Swiss MadeThe CaseWWW. (Fat Arrow). A13096.3526012.The MechanismSwiss Made. Vertex. 15jwl. The StrapA Replacement in Good Condition,with a Small Compass to the Side.CONDITIONThe Mechanism is clean Order and ticking away Perfectly, keeping Great time. The Black Dial: In Superb condition. The Original Hands:  In Great Condition. The Crystal: 3 slight marks otherwise in Great Order.The Chrome Plated Case is in Good Order but,with some brass showing through mainly tothe Lugs & Sides. No Nasty Dents etc. The Stainless Steel Case back is in Good Condition Case measures approximately 46mm(from Lug to Lug).31mm Diameter(Excluding the crown). Please Study the Photos & Close-upsEmail Me if you have any QuestionsThank You for Looking