Vintage British A.T.P. Watch Repair
Repair of this Vintage A.T.P. Watch Example
This vintage watch arrived at the shop in overall good condition, with the original dial and hands well preserved and visually appealing. However, to restore full functionality, it required a complete disassembly and professional watch service, along with expert hairspring repair to correct timing issues. After carefully cleaning and reassembling the movement using modern synthetic lubricants, the watch was regulated and tested to ensure reliable performance. If you’re in need of vintage watch repair, hairspring adjustment, or a full mechanical watch overhaul, we offer skilled, detail-oriented service to bring your timepiece back to life.
If you would like to initiate the repair of your vintage timepiece, be sure to visit getting started. For additional information on watches we work on please visit these pages: Vintage Rolex repair, Vintage Breitling repair, Vintage Omega repair, and Vintage Heuer repair.
A bit of history
A.T.P. watches, short for “Army Trade Pattern,” were military-issued timepieces built to strict British armed forces specifications during the late 1930s and World War II. Designed for durability and precision, these watches typically featured a 30 to 34mm stainless steel or chrome-plated case, a white or silver dial with bold black Arabic numeralsfor maximum legibility, and a sub-seconds hand at the 6 o’clock position to aid in precise time coordination. The hands and hour markers were coated with luminous paint for visibility in low-light combat conditions. Each A.T.P. watch was powered by a robust 15-jewel manual-wind movement—such as those manufactured by Enicar—and used fixed lug bars to accommodate rugged military straps. Today, these watches are not only popular among collectors but are also frequently sent in to our shop for vintage military watch repair, manual wind movement servicing, and restoration of original dials and luminous material. If you’re looking for professional A.T.P. watch repair or service for other vintage military timepieces, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
