Cyma W.W.W. British Army Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1944
This Cyma W.W.W. wristwatch dates to circa 1944 and was produced under British military specifications during the Second World War. Constructed in a 38mm stainless steel case with fixed lug bars, the watch is reported by the seller to feature a matte black dial with Arabic numerals, pencil hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
The screw-down caseback is engraved with the broad arrow pheon mark along with W.W.W., P13279, and 18279. According to the seller, the timepiece is powered by a 15-jewel manual-wind Calibre 234 movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Military wristwatch
- Crystal
- Plexiglass
- Jewel count
- 15 jewels
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 38mm width, 45mm lug height, 18mm lug width
- Movement calibre
- Calibre 234
- Maker / attribution
- Cyma
Design
- Visible features
- • Screw-down stainless steel caseback engraved with a broad arrow pheon, W.W.W., P13279, and 18279 • Six-notch caseback perimeter for case opening tool • Fixed wire lug bars for military strap attachment • Fluted winding crown visible on the side of the case
- Dial and Visual Appointments
- The watch features a matte black dial with Arabic numerals, pencil-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial positioned at 6 o'clock. The seller reports the dial includes luminous numerals and states that the broad arrow marking on the dial and caseback indicates British Ministry of Defence issuance.
- Case and External Architecture
- The watch is housed in a 38mm stainless steel case. It features a screw-down caseback, which is engraved with a broad arrow pheon, 'W.W.W.', and the serial numbers 'P13279' and '18279'. The external configuration includes fixed wire lug bars for strap attachment and a fluted winding crown located on the side of the case. The caseback perimeter includes a six-notch design intended for a case-opening tool.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind Cyma Calibre 234 movement, which contains 15 jewels. The movement is specified as having an approximate 44-hour power reserve. The item is dated by the source to circa 1944.
Identification
- Reference
- WWW
- Serial number
- P13279 / 18279
- 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: Dial and movement are not visible in the provided caseback photograph
- Research required: Condition rating 8.5/10 is seller-assigned