Record WWW World Timer After strenuous tests

After strenuous tests

turning the bezel of his watch--the watch he had a hand in designing--to time his descent into the blue

Scant information exists on this watch

original matte blue dial with lightly patinated luminescent elements

but the look is fresh and clean and imminently attractive to modern eyes

Record WWW World Timer After strenuous testsDiehard collectors of these watches know the story, but it bears repeating. These watches stamped W. W. W. for "Watch Wristlet Waterproof" had to meet strict standards mandated by the British Ministry of Defense during the last half of 1945. The specs were these: black dial; Arabic numerals; luminous hands (radium); 15 jewel movement; and waterproof. Twelve companies met these standards, and manufactured the watches that would be dubbed the "Dirty