The The Dirty Dozen Story

The Dirty Dozen is collector vocabulary for the group of twelve Swiss watchmakers commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 1944 to supply wristwatches for British Army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy combat issue under a unified specification: W.W.W. standing for Wrist. Watch. Waterproof.

W.W.W. specification

The shared W.W.W. specification: 40 mm steel case (later models 35-37 mm), 30 metre water resistance, small subsidiary seconds dial at 6,luminous minute and hour hands.

We have updated the case to 38 mm

✔️Authentic Vintage Military‑Watch Aesthetic
Inspired by classic WWII military field‑watch design, this 38 mm case strikes a balanced size for most wrists. Enlarged dial numerals deliver excellent readability, paired with a functional small‑seconds sub‑dial to inherit timeless retro field‑watch styling.

✔️Comfortable 38 mm Wear‑Friendly Case
Revised to 38 mm case diameter, neither bulky nor undersized, perfectly suited for daily wear for men with small, medium and average‑size wrists. Brushed metal case brings understated utilitarian texture.

✔️Diverse Dial & Woven Nylon Fabric Strap Combinations
Available in 6 style variants: black/white/green dials, matched with black, green, blue and khaki woven nylon fabric straps. Durable fabric strap is breathable and sweat‑resistant, easy to swap for different outfits and occasions.

✔️Reliable Quartz Movement with Japanese Battery
Powered by precise quartz movement fitted with Japanese‑sourced battery. Offers consistent, accurate time‑keeping with low maintenance. Bold printed numerals and luminous hands ensure clear time‑reading even in dim light, great for commuting and outdoor use.

✔️Solid Daily‑Use Field Watch
Robust case construction built for everyday casual scenarios. A practical retro‑style quartz field watch for collection, daily wearing or gifting for military‑watch enthusiasts.

Luminous Hands

The luminous hands ensure easy readability in low light conditions, making it a practical choice for night-time use.

The small hand display offers a clear and concise way to track time, ideal for those who prefer a military or aviation style.

Nylon Fabric Strap

The comfortable nylon fabric strap offers a sporty look while providing durability and breathability for all-day wear.

Quartz Movement with Japan battery

Experience precise timekeeping with the reliable quartz movement, ensuring accurate time display at all times.

Specifications

Brand: TPW

Origin: China

Movement: Quartz (origin: China)

Band Material: Nylon

Fastening: Buckle clasp

Band size: 2.0×26.5cm/0.787×10.43in

Case material: Alloy

Case shape: Round

Case size: 38mm/1.5in

Screen type: Hardlex Glass

Display Type: Arabic numerals

Dial colour: Black/White/Green

Back cover material: Stainless Steel

Band Length: 265mm

Wrist Circumference: 150mm-215mm

Model Name: K7117

About this item-Middle Size- Case Size 38mm

- Adjustable 20mm slip-thru strap made of premium ballistic nylon webbing made it comfortable to wear either in wet or hot weather;

- Black-tone 38 millimeter watch case with full Arabic numerals and 24H military time with Date Day function