West End 24 hours military watch with jumping seconds

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.

Key Specifications & Features

 * Model Line: 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).

 * Dial Configuration**: Features a 24-hour military layout, where the hour hand completes one full rotation every 24 hours rather than the standard 12.

 * Movement**: Swiss-made manual winding movement. The "jumping seconds" complication is a distinct mechanical feature often sought by collectors of vintage technical watches.

 * Case Design : It is a stainless steel case with a unique **stepped bezel** and angular lugs, characteristic of early mid-century West End designs.

 * Branding**: The dial shows the "West End Watch Co." logo with "Sowar" in red script, a classic hallmark of the brand.

Historical Context

 * 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.

 * Innovation: The brand was an early adopter of technical advancements, including the Incabloc anti-shock system (1834) and waterproof case designs.

 * Target Market**: 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.