- Ryan Torres & Reagan Cook
A12 | Dirty Dozen
Regular price $ 899
A special edition homage to a military timekeeping icon. Combining the prestige of European luxury with the everyday utility at the heart of our brand. Our second iteration of the A12, this new version boasts an WW2-accurate 36mm case and hand wound ETA 7001 Swiss Movement.
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Shipping & Returns
It’s important to us that you’re fully satisfied with your purchase. If you receive your watch, and for some reason you’re not in love with it, you can send it on back! Products can be returned for a full refund within 30 day from receiving our watch, as long as your product is in unused/unworn condition.
We stand behind and products, which is Vaer offers a warranty of 2 years from purchase. If you experience any issues due to defects in materials and workmanship, we’ll either repair or replace your watch. Your watch is meant to be taken in the water and used in daily life, so if your watch for some reason fails in the water, you can reach out to us, and we’ll make it right.
"Our goal for the A12 Dirty Dozen was to create the most historically accurate WW2 Field Watch homage ever made, while still maintaining the durability and utilitarian spirit of the original timepieces."
A Timekeeping Icon Returns
What makes the A12 special? In our opinion it's the unique blend of Swiss finishing and precision, with the specs and functionality required for years of outdoor use. Simultaneously traditional and modern, elegant and rugged, simple and complex - this watch is a historically informed, everyday field watch, with the specs and credentials to put most $2000 watches to shame.
10ATM
Water Resistance Rating
The 1940s originals were marked W.W.W. for Waterproof Wrist Watch - our version maintains the same guarantee.
Sapphire
Domed Crystal
The A12 feature a scratch resistant domed sapphire crystal and an exhibition caseback.
Swiss
Assembly and Testing
The A12 is assembled and tested in Switzerland, and is powered by a decorated ETA 7001 movement.
Inspired by History
An homage to the most iconic military field watches ever made.
The twelve military field watches commissioned at the onset of WW2, commonly known as “The Dirty Dozen”, are among the most collectible, and historically relevant timepieces ever made. In 2019, we brought the iconic design back to life in a limited release, and funded the campaign in less than a week. Now, we’re excited to announce the return of our most iconic model, a true-to-form 36mm, hand-wound, Swiss Made field watch, powered by a beautifully decorated ETA 7001 movement.
Built for the Field
10ATM with sapphire crystal and caseback
Building on the success of our original A12 Dirty Dozen release, this second iteration further incorporates the design and specs of the original 1940s models. The A12 combines collector-oriented features, such as a compact 36mm case, and manual Swiss movement, while still providing the core value of a modern field watch: to survive and thrive in the most extreme outdoor conditions.
Swiss Precision
A beautiful showcase for our first hand-wound movement.
Your daily wristwatch is an incredibly important and personal object, and we think you should have a choice of where it's put together. While we do offer a range of USA assembled models, our premier offerings leverage the experience of Swiss technicians. The A12 line is powered by the thin, and beautifully decorated hand-wound ETA-7001 movement, a popular choice among Swiss Made watches in the $1000 - $4000 range.
Technical Specifications
- Watch Model
Case Diameter
Dial Color
H+M Hand Color
S Hand Color
Case Material
Case Back
Sapphire Crystal
Case Thickness - Thickness w/ Crystal
Lug-to-Lug
Case Weight
Water Resistance
Movement
Power Reserve
Lume
Strap Size
- A12 Dirty Dozen
36mm
Black
White
White
316L Steel
Sapphire Exhibition
Single Domed
9.2mm - 10.2mm
43mm
48 grams
10ATM (100m)
ETA 7001
42 Hours
C1 SuperLuminova
20mm
Core Features
Built to Last a Lifetime
Vaer is a small self-funded company, and we’ve spent countless hours designing and building the A12 watch. We hope you love it as much as we do. But if for some reason there's a problem or it's not a fit, you can get in touch with us, and as the founders we'll do everything we can to ensure you have a positive experience with our brand.
Free Shipping
For Purchases in America
Due to batch assembly and demand, most watches ship in 7 days.
Easy Returns
Full Refund within 30 Days
We think you'll love this watch. If not, we make it easy to exchange.
Full Warranty
2 Year Complete Coverage
All Vaer watches are sold with a 24 month guaranteed warranty.
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