This is a West End 24 hours military watch with jumping seconds. It is a vintage West End Watch Co. model from the **Sowar** line, featuring a specialized 24-hour dial.
This specific timepiece is notable for its military heritage and a rare mechanical complication known as "jumping seconds" (or *seconde morte*), where the second hand ticks once per second rather than sweeping smoothly. It is part of the "Sowar" (meaning "the cavalryman" or "one who rides") collection, originally named in honor of elite Indian cavalry troops and famously associated with **T.E. Lawrence** (Lawrence of Arabia).
The Dial Configuration features a 24-hour military layout, where the hour hand completes one full rotation every 24 hours rather than the standard 12 and the Movement**: Swiss-made manual winding movement. The "jumping seconds" complication is a distinct mechanical feature often sought by collectors of vintage technical watches.
It has a stainless steel case with a unique **stepped bezel** and angular lugs, characteristic of early mid-century West End designs.The dial shows the "West End Watch Co." logo with "Sowar" in red script, a classic hallmark of the brand.
It was made with Military Heritage: West End Watch Co. became a primary supplier of durable watches to British and Indian soldiers during the World Wars, particularly for those stationed in the Middle East and South Asia.The brand was an early adopter of technical advancements, including the Incabloc anti-shock system (1834) and waterproof case designs.
While Swiss-made, the brand was specifically created to export high-quality timepieces to the Indian and Far Eastern markets, where it remains a respected name today.
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