Eterna Dirty Dozen Wristwatch c.1945 vip We believe the dial has

We believe the dial has been restored and is in excellent condition

This example has HS9 on the back

1mm End to End: 46

It is uncommon to find them with the original matching numbers case

and a white central seconds hand

Eterna Dirty Dozen Wristwatch c.1945 vip We believe the dial hasThe Watch . W. W. W referred to as Wrist Watch Waterproof. . In WW2, under increasing pressure from the Germans, the MoD needed to kit out their Troops with a Wristwatch that would stand the harsh realities of War. . The MoD put out specifications for this Wristwatch, that many Swiss Companies answered, the MoD whittled this down to 12 Companies hence the term "Dirty Dozen". These needed to be accurate, reliable and durable, which in watchmaking terms