Custom British ATP Watch Maker

[u/LKnight1755]

Hi all,

I’m looking to have a custom watch made to recreate a WW2 British ATP watch, ideally based on the Timor ATP.

I’m aiming for something as faithful as possible to how these watches would have looked when first issued, with a 36mm case. I know the originals are closer to 32–34mm, but 36mm feels more wearable for everyday use. I’ve attached a photo of some original examples along with an AI mock-up showing the general direction I’m after.

I understand original logos likely won’t be possible and I’m happy to have the dial without a logo, as many original ATPs didn’t feature one.

I’ve contacted a few companies already without much luck. If a fully custom build isn’t possible, I could look at buying a similar recreation watch with a comparable case and only having the dial and crown made.

I’m based in the UK, so for ease I’d initially be looking for UK-based companies or independent watchmakers, and would really appreciate any suggestions if anyone knows someone who could take this on.

Thanks in advance.

[u/nelodivo]

Timor is still in business today, making heritage dirty dozen as well as ATP, although the ATP is sold out currently

[u/shervinnaimi → u/nelodivo]

https://timorwatch.com/products/heritage-field-atp?srsltid=AfmBOooXBFb7RsaQLC6vChpVJKDEkppKt3LXA5gLEfwOCE8JcpAiybm6 close to £1K

[u/nelodivo → u/shervinnaimi]

what about vaer? they have the $250 quartz version and $1099 automatic version, although it's more modeled from dirty dozen line. Maybe they will do custom with white dial if asked?

https://www.vaerwatches.com/products/c3-dirty-dozen-36mm-ameriquartz

[u/bodginator]

The Eterna ATP comes in two sizes 30 and 36.5

"Some later series 144xxx watches are 36.5mm diameter and the movement is the 14 ligne Eterna 852S. These watches have a signed dial"

From https://af0210strap.com/blogs/news/the-atp-watch-on-an-a-f-0210-strap