Cyma WW2 Dirty Dozen, British Military Issued Soldier's Watch, circa 1945

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A highly collectible Cyma Dirty Dozen military watch issued to British forces during WWII, featuring a beautifully aged black dial and original military engravings. Cyma’s contribution to the legendary Dirty Dozen series is widely regarded as one of the finest of the twelve military watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence during the Second World War. Known for their excellent finishing, highly legible dials and reliable movements, Cyma WWW watches have become particularly sought after among collectors. Their balanced case proportions and distinctive military styling perfectly capture the utilitarian spirit of wartime watchmaking while remaining exceptionally wearable today. What's on Offer Part of the legendary Dirty Dozen issued to British forces during the Second World War, the Cyma WWW is considered one of the most desirable military watches of the entire series. Cyma’s robust in-house movements, excellent legibility and larger case proportions made these watches ideal for military use, while their timeless design has earned them a devoted following among collectors today. Original examples with honest military wear and strong dial condition are becoming increasingly difficult to source in today’s market. This Cyma WWW reference P19207 dates to circa 1945 and remains in very good overall condition for a wartime military watch, showing only light age-related wear consistent with careful use over the decades. The black military dial has aged beautifully, retaining strong luminous Arabic numerals, original lume plots and the iconic British pheon marking beneath the Cyma signature. The stainless steel case retains its sharp utilitarian shape, while the screw-down case back features military engravings including “W.W.W”, broad arrow issue mark, reference P19207 and serial number 24207. Powered by the reliable manual wind Cyma calibre 234 movement, this is a superb example of one of the most collectible Dirty Dozen watches ever produced.