Vertex · Microbrand · United Kingdom

Vertex M36

Ref. M36 · In production · Field

Design reference: Vertex WWW (1944)

Vertex M36, black dial with moulded lume numerals and small seconds, on the expandable metal strap
Photo: Vertex
  • Vertex M36 on the wrist
  • Vertex M36 with its straps
  • Vertex M36 lume shot
From $2,388
  • Sellita SW260-1
  • 36 mm × 11 mm
  • Sapphire crystal
  • 100 m water resistance

Movement

Type
Automatic
Tier
Upper
Complications
Hours, Minutes, Small seconds
Frequency
28,800 bph
Power reserve
38 h
Hacking
Yes
Accuracy (factory)
—
Grade
Top

Case

Diameter
36 mm
Lug to lug
46.5 mm
Thickness
11 mm
Lug width
18 mm
Material
Steel (316L)
Hardening
—
Water resistance
100 m
Crown
Screw-down
Case back
—
Bezel
—
Finishing
Brushed

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Box, domed
Anti-reflective
Yes (side not stated)
Lume
Super-LumiNova X1 C3

Bracelet & clasp

Style
Other
Links per row
—
Solid end links
—
Solid links
—
Link attachment
—
Taper
—
Quick release
—
Half links
—
Clasp
—
Micro-adjust
—
Diver extension
—

Straps

Strap 1
Leather, Over-and-under strap
Strap 2
Other, Sand-coloured over-and-under strap

Weight

Head only
—
On bracelet
—
On strap
—

Prices

VariantConfigurationTypePriceUSDAs ofSource
Allexpandable metal strap, sand and leather over-and-under strapsMsrp1,791.67 GBPex VAT$2,3882026-10-31link

About this entry

68% of key specs known. Missing: weight, hardening, bracelet links, end links, link attachment, clasp micro-adjust.

36mm tribute to the watch Vertex made for the British military in 1944 (the WWW "Dirty Dozen" design, with the broad arrow on the dial). Brand specifications: brushed 316L case, 36mm x 11mm x 46.5mm, "the bespoke 36mm case measures 11mm in depth" (not stated whether the double-domed box crystal is included; recorded as the total), 18mm lugs; 31-jewel no-date Sellita SW260-1 Top grade with hacking small seconds and a Nivaflex hairspring, "calibrated in three distinct positions" (Sellita's Top grade is adjusted in five), 28,800 vph; double-domed sapphire box crystal with "AR08 + AR06" anti-reflective treatment (sides not stated); 100m with a screw-in ("locking") crown; moulded X1 grade C3 Super-LumiNova dial and syringe hands. Made by Vertex's atelier in Switzerland. Delivered in a technical case with an expandable metal strap (recorded as the bracelet, style other) and sand and leather over-and-under straps. Price GBP 1,791.67 ex VAT, the store's figure (GBP 2,150 including VAT on the page); "returning to stock 17/11/2026" on 2026-10-31. Caseback and weight are not published.

Last verified: 2026-10-31. Edit or correct this entry.

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