Omega Watches

  World War II (1939–1945) 🇬🇧 British Ministry of Defence (MoD) Omega was one of the key suppliers to British forces. The “Dirty Dozen” (1945) Omega was one of 12 Swiss brands contracted Watches built to strict military specs (WWW = Watch, Wrist, Waterproof ) Omega Dirty Dozen Specs: Case: ~35mm stainless steel Dial: Black with Arabic numerals Lume: Radium Sub-seconds at 6 Screw-down caseback Fixed lug bars (for NATO straps) Caseback markings: “W.W.W.” Broad Arrow (British military symbol) Issue numbers

  Omega “Dirty Dozen” (1944–1945) One of the most collectible and iconic military watches ever made. Purpose: Commissioned by the British MoD for WWII soldiers. Specification: W.W.W. — “Watch, Wristlet, Waterproof.” Movement: Omega Caliber 30T2 — manual wind, highly accurate, easy to service. Case: 35–36mm stainless steel with fixed lugs. Dial: Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock. Markings: Broad Arrow (↑) on dial and case back (British military symbol). “W.W.W.” and serial number engraved on the back. Notes: Only 12 brands produced these MoD watches — hence the name “Dirty Dozen.” Omega’s version is considered among the finest.

 

  WWI & WWII : Omega supplied thousands of watches to military forces, including the British Royal Air Force. These watches were known for their reliability under extreme conditions.