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Moeris British Military ATP Wristwatch

Partially verified

This 1940s British military Army Trade Pattern (ATP) wristwatch was manufactured by Moeris. The silvered dial features black Arabic numerals, an outer railroad minute track accented with luminous dots, luminous hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial positioned above 6 o'clock, signed 'MOERIS' and 'SWISS MADE'. The plated metal case includes a screw-down steel back reported to be signed, numbered '2651236', and stamped 'ATP 61559'. The auction source states the watch houses a signed jewelled caliber 10.5 movement, has a dial diameter of 28mm, and is mounted on a later brown leather strap.

Front three-quarter view of the Moeris British military ATP wristwatch fitted to a brown leather strap
Front three-quarter view of the Moeris British military ATP wristwatch fitted to a brown leather strap — Noonans Mayfair. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Military wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Moeris
Reference
ATP 61559
Catalogue / lot identifier
277
Source-reported date
1940s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2651236

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Military Marking

This timepiece is identified as a Moeris Army Trade Pattern (ATP) wristwatch from the 1940s. The watch is distinguished by its military-issue markings, featuring a case back stamped with the identifier 'ATP 61559'.

The case is constructed of plated metal with a screw-down steel back, which is also numbered '2651236'.

Evidence for this section
  • “British military: An ATP wristwatch, by Moeris, 1940s”
  • “stamped 'ATP 61559'”
  • “in plated metal case with screw down steel back signed numbered '2651236'”

Dial and Visual Construction

The watch features a silvered dial signed 'MOERIS' and 'SWISS MADE'. The dial is marked with black Arabic numerals and an outer railroad-style minute track. The track is accented by luminous index dots, and the watch is fitted with luminous baton hands.

A subsidiary seconds subdial is positioned at 6 o'clock. Visual inspection shows surface aging on the dial, including patina, spotting, and yellowish discoloration, most visible on the right side. The exterior case exhibits plating wear, pitting, and scratches on the bezel, lugs, and case flanks.

Evidence for this section
  • “the signed silvered dial with black Arabic numerals, outer railroad minutes track with luminous spots, subsidiary seconds dial and luminous hands”
  • “Marked 'SWISS MADE' along the bottom edge below 6 o'clock.”
  • “Patina, spotting, and yellowish aging visible across the dial face, particularly towards the right side.”
  • “Significant plating wear, pitting, and scratches visible on the bezel, case flanks, and lugs.”

Mechanical and Source Limitations

The watch is reported to contain a jewelled caliber 10.5 movement. The current strap is a later brown leather replacement.

The internal caliber and case back inscriptions are reported by the source rather than observed directly. There is no documentation provided regarding the mechanical functionality or timekeeping accuracy of the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “the signed jewelled cal 10.5 movement”
  • “on a later brown leather strap”

Open research questions

  • Is the serial number '2651236' consistent with other documented Moeris ATP military issue records?
  • Can the caliber 10.5 be verified as the standard movement for this specific Moeris ATP contract?
  • Does the case material (plated metal) match the procurement specifications for Moeris ATP watches, which sometimes varied by manufacturer?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Moeris British Military ATP Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMoeris“British military: An ATP wristwatch, by Moeris, 1940s”
Movement CalibreCalibre 10.5“the signed jewelled cal 10.5 movement”
Case Number2651236“numbered '2651236'”
Military MarkingATP 61559“stamped 'ATP 61559'”
Dial Diameter28mm“dial diameter 28mm”
StrapLater brown leather strap“on a later brown leather strap”

Visible details

  • Patina, spotting, and yellowish aging visible across the dial face, particularly towards the right side.
  • Significant plating wear, pitting, and scratches visible on the bezel, case flanks, and lugs.
  • Black Arabic numerals on the main dial and an offset subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
  • Luminous material applied to the baton hands and minute track index dots.
  • Marked 'SWISS MADE' along the bottom edge below 6 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the provided image; movement caliber and markings are source-reported.
  • Mechanical functionality and timekeeping accuracy are not documented.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Sold at Auction: British military: An ATP wristwatch, by Moeris, 1940s, the signed silvered dial with black Arabic nu

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 8ad9fe4a7a

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