MWC 1940s to 1960s Pattern General Service Watch with Sterile Dial and 24 Jewel Automatic Movement (Retro Cream Dial Variant) - Watch Needs Minor Attention but Greatly Reduced Deep Diver Wartime Provenance

Wartime Provenance

whereas the NATO has thinner and more rectangular buckles

These classic NATO watchbands are made from fast drying ballistic nylon webbing

The experience demonstrated exactly why military manufacturers eventually abandoned disposable plastic cases in favour of stainless steel

Diameter: 6

MWC 1940s to 1960s Pattern General Service Watch with Sterile Dial and 24 Jewel Automatic Movement (Retro Cream Dial Variant) - Watch Needs Minor Attention but Greatly Reduced Deep Diver Wartime ProvenanceR010825 Model: UK W10S LC LOCATION: UK Condition Note: This watch appears brand new; however, one of the fixed solid strap bars is missing. Fortunately, it's a simple fixeven though the watch uses fixed pins. One of our watchmakers, who regularly sources pieces from military fairs for his own collection, recommends the following practical solutions: Option 1: Use Permatex 25909 Liquid Metal Filler to permanently secure either conventional spring bars