IWCMark X 'Dirty Dozen' WWW Military

KEY FACTS

• An IWC Mark X from 1945, produced for the Ministry of Defence as part of the famous ‘Dirty Dozen’
• Offered by a trade seller located in the Netherlands
• Presented as a watch-only lot
• Graded ‘B’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be running accurately

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds
• Manually wound calibre 83 movement
• 42-hour power reserve

SUMMARY

The IWC Mark X reference forms part of a group of highly collectable military watches known as the “Dirty Dozen”. The watches were manufactured by 12 different Swiss watch companies and were supplied to the British military for use by their troops. The watches had to meet certain specifications, such as luminous hands and numerals for visibility in low-light conditions, a water-resistant case, and accuracy within certain parameters. While a number of other watches have been issued to the Ministry of Defence over the years, few have the provenance of these historical pieces.

This example shows significant signs of wear on the case and dial commensurate with age and wear. The vendor advises the movement has been tested and is running accurately. The watch is supplied on a green NATO strap.

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