CWC Military Issue Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1976
This military issue wristwatch by Cabot Watch Company (CWC) is dated to circa 1976 by the auctioneer. It features a 35mm stainless steel tonneau-form case with a manual-wind movement, mounted on a NATO-style strap.
The matte black dial displays white Arabic numerals, an outer white railroad minute track, tritium hour markers, and the British military broad arrow insignia above the six o'clock position. The auction description notes reverse case markings including the broad arrow, specification number W10-6645-99-529-8290, and issue code 11795/76.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Military wristwatch
- Maker
- CWC (Cabot Watch Company)
- Strap
- NATO Strap
- Case diameter
- 35mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Movement type
- Manual wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Reverse markings
- W10-6645-99-529-8290, 11795/76
- Maker / attribution
- CWC (Cabot Watch Company)
Design
- Visible features
- • Brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with fluted crown at 3 o'clock • Black dial with printed white Arabic numerals and white outer railroad track • Circled 'T' tritium marking beneath the CWC brand logo at 12 o'clock • Broad arrow insignia printed above 6 o'clock • 'SWISS' printed along the bottom edge beneath the 6 o'clock position • Greenish fabric NATO-style strap fitted between the lugs
- Dial and Movement
- The watch is identified as a manual-wind movement. The dial is described as a round, black face featuring Arabic numerals and tritium markers. Visual elements noted on the dial include a broad arrow mark and an outer railroad track printed in white.
- Physical Description
- The timepiece is described as having a 35mm stainless steel case. It is fitted with a NATO-style strap. The auctioneer reports that the reverse of the case features the broad arrow insignia and the markings 'W10-6645-99-529-8290, 11795/76'.
- Auction Attribution and Terms
- The watch is listed by the auctioneer as a CWC (Cabot Watch Company) military issue watch, with an attributed date of circa 1976. The auction house conditions specify that all descriptions regarding authenticity, origin, date, and condition are statements of opinion rather than fact, and buyers are expected to satisfy themselves through inspection.
Identification
- Reference
- W10-6645-99-529-8290
- Serial number
- 11795/76
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement caliber, mechanism details, and running condition are neither illustrated nor stated.
- Research required: Caseback markings are described in the source text but not visible in the provided primary photo.