#65 • Ebel ATP British Military WWII issued, pre-Dirty Dozen

Part of 260205 - "Every Second Counts" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - January 29 - February 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

WW - Ebel Ministry of Defence issued WWII, manual wind, 32mm x 41mm to lug tips, 17mm wire lug width, stainless steel screw back case marked with A.T.P (Army Trade Pattern) reference numbers, black leather strap, refinished cream dial with white painted Arabic numerals and luminous painted accents, Ebel cal. 99 15J, Ministry of Defence case s#F02958, movement s#999901, triple signed. This watch predates the popular "Dirty Dozen" Swiss watches commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence and was issued prior to 1943. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, hardly any oxide to steelwork; fine-plus refinished dial with hardly any wear; fine hands; polished case shows light wear, light dings on lugs and case sides; crown shows light wear; good plastic crystal. Estimate: $400 - $800 JH-76963