Stainless steel OMEGA British military wristwatch. Made 1953
Stainless steel OMEGA British military wristwatch. Made 1953
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- Brand: OMEGA
- Made: 1953
- Model: Military
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Reference: 13.060.906
- Calibre: CK 2777
- Movement: Manual
- Material: Stainless steel
- Features/complications: -
- Dial: Black dial with white outer minute track featuring Arabic luminous numerals with subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock and sword hands.
- Case Dimensions: 34mm
- Bracelet/Strap: Olive green NATO strap
- Accessories: TBA
- SKU: 02774
Essay
During World War II, waterproof Omega wristwatches played an important role in the British military. These watches were specially designed to withstand the harsh conditions of war, and were worn by soldiers, pilots, and sailors alike. They were also highly accurate and reliable and were equipped with precision movements that kept time accurately even in the most extreme conditions. They were able to withstand shock and vibration without losing their accuracy. Today, these watches are highly sought after by collectors and military history enthusiasts, and are considered to be among the most iconic and historically significant military watches ever produced. The ‘dirty dozen’ watches were manufactured by 12 Swiss watch companies, including Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex.
The dial features a thin 'Broad-arrow' , a symbol most notably used in the UK to mark government property, later on becoming broadly associated with the department of war and the M.O.D. These watches had to meet strict requirements set out by the MoD.