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COUNT DE MONET shares a pristine example of a Cyma WWW "Dirty Dozen" military watch, sparking a discussion about the historical significance and unique characteristics of these utilitarian timepieces. His acquisition, a testament to exceptional preservation, invites collectors to appreciate the enduring appeal of watches that played a crucial role in wartime history. This post highlights the importance of condition and provenance in vintage military watch collecting.
Are those serviced hands and dial? They look “minty fresh”. In any case I feel that the Cyma WWW “dirty dozen” is the most wearable piece out of the 12. Great case proportions and relatively undervalued. I love mine a lot
I was on to grab it several times, and I am still on the hunt. Here is a very nice one. Credit picture: S Song.
There are more Cymas with broad hands than with these syringe hands (On pictures on the internernet). I think they are original, as they match in condition with the dots on the dial.
Maybe mine will develope it also? Mine was a piece of the collection from an old, local watchmaker. I don't think he has worn it often and kept it in a box mostly. This particular piece is also seen in his book about watches, that he published.
The MOD changed later models from radium to tritium. Maybe somebody knows when the change was? Radium emits gamma ray, wich "is an issue" as it passes through the watch. Tritium stays inside the watch.
A great find in that condition. M4
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