{"product_id":"timor-atp-reissued-6e-385-raf-mountain-rescue-c-1943","title":"Timor ATP Reissued 6E\/385 RAF Mountain Rescue c.1943","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eIntroduced in 1939 just before the outbreak of WW2, the \u003cstrong\u003eArmy Trade Pattern (ATP)\u003c\/strong\u003e Wristwatches were the first official, general-purpose field watches commissioned by the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Ministry of Defence (MoD)\u003c\/strong\u003e. To fulfill this massive wartime contract, the MoD sourced roughly 133,000 timepieces from 17 Swiss manufacturers: Buren, Cortebert, Cyma, Ebel, Enicar, Eterna, Font, Grana, Lemania, Leonidas, Moeris, Reconvilier, Record, Revue, Rotary, \u003cstrong\u003eTimor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Unitas. These hand-wound, 15-jewel watches featured fixed strap bars and luminous dials designed to survive heavy combat across all wartime theatres, serving as the direct operational precursors to the famous post-war \"Dirty Dozen\" collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFollowing the conclusion of World War II, rather than destroying its surplus military gear, the resource-strapped British government chose to recycle and \u003cstrong\u003ereallocate functional equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular \u003cstrong\u003eTimor ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e watch was formally transferred to the \u003cstrong\u003eRAF\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was re-catalogued under the dedicated aviation stores code \u003cstrong\u003e6E\/385\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce modified, these 6E\/385 Wristwatches were issued directly to the \u003cstrong\u003eRAF Mountain Rescue Service\u003c\/strong\u003e, an elite, all weather search and rescue unit formed in 1943 to locate and save crews from aircraft that crashed in the UK's most rugged and mountainous regions. Operating in freezing, zero-visibility blizzards and scaling treacherous rock faces, these rescue teams relied entirely on manual navigation tools in an era long before GPS. These Watches were used by crews to calculate precise dead-reckoning navigation timings, coordinate critical ground search patterns, and strictly monitor survival windows for injured pilots in life-or-death scenarios.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis Particular example has the most uncommon (and attractive) Black and Gilt Dial Variation. You can read all about these ATP Watches by visiting this excellent blog by Bobsy: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/af0210strap.com\/blogs\/news\/the-atp-watch-on-an-a-f-0210-strap\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: c.1943, reissued around 1950.\u003cbr\u003eReference: ATP, 6E\/385.\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Manual Winding with Sub Seconds.\u003cbr\u003eCalibre: Timor 99.\u003cbr\u003eTimekeeping: Good.\u003cbr\u003eService History: Unknown. Inspected and Regulated June 2026.\u003cbr\u003eDial: Original Black and Gilt Dial.\u003cbr\u003eCase: Chrome with Stainless Steel Caseback.\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 31mm.\u003cbr\u003eBezel: Solid.\u003cbr\u003eWater Resistant?: No.\u003cbr\u003eHands: Original. \u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Original Crystal.\u003cbr\u003eCrown: Correct Original unsigned Crown. \u003cbr\u003eStrap\/Bracelet: On an old period correct Leather fold over strap. In good vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003eLug Width: 17mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Acquainted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBits that stand out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Rare Black and Gilt Dial.\u003cbr\u003e- All Original and Correct.\u003cbr\u003e-Full of History.\u003cbr\u003e-Chrome in good order for age and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitty Gritty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-Markings to the Case \u0026amp; Bezel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-Crystal scratched, with markings throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eOverall the Mountaineer is in nice condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eThe Dial is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eCase is in ok shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eCaseback markings are nice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eOriginal Crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eOriginal Crystal, with lots of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003eHands are in good shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"courier new, courier, lucida sans typewriter, lucida typewriter, monospace\"\u003ePhotographed on a 7in Wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waecce ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62058476274051,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/1638\/1901\/files\/IMG-3149_1.jpg?v=1784733576","url":"https:\/\/www.waecce.com\/products\/timor-atp-reissued-6e-385-raf-mountain-rescue-c-1943","provider":"Waecce ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}