This is one of the latest models from MWC’s Combat Elite range. The watch features a titanium case with 300m (1000ft) water resistance, a screw-down crown, a screw caseback, a scratch and shatter-resistant sapphire crystal, and Luminova for maximum nighttime performance.
The MWC 300m titanium G10 with a Swiss Ronda 715li movement is one of their highest specification general service watches. It’s by far the highest specification watch of its type manufactured anywhere in the world. Essentially, this model combines the best of both new and traditional watchmaking technology. It retains all the popular features from the conventional 300m steel models, but the titanium case, ultra-low maintenance movement, Luminova, and the shatter and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal make this the ideal timepiece for all military, law enforcement, and security applications.
MWC designed these watches specifically for a government contract. When it was pointed out that they would not be used continuously and needed to be able to be held in storage and then issued when required without the stores worrying that the batteries might be dead, we immediately recommended the Ronda 715li because the 10-year battery life of this movement completely avoids this issue.
The standard MWC G10 is one of the most tried and tested military watches and has been in service for over 30 years in its earlier variants. This model shares a similar design to the steel models, but the titanium case puts it into a very separate class of watches. The G10 Combat Elite range is supplied with a NATO webbing strap. The reverse of the case carries various contract markings.
Specification:
Case Diameter: 40mm excluding the crown
Case Diameter: 42mm including the crown
Lug to Lug: 46mm
Thickness: 13mm
Weight: 52g
Dial Colour: Black
Case Material: Titanium
Caseback: Screw down
Crown: Screw down
Water Resistance: 300m / 1000ft
Glass: Sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating
Movement: Swiss Ronda 715li
Battery Life: 10 years
Strap: Black 20mm NATO strap
Benefits of Sapphire Crystal:
A lot of people ask us about the benefits of sapphire crystal compared to standard mineral crystal. The answer is that synthetic sapphire is by far the best material for watch crystals due to its strength and resistance to shattering and scratching. These qualities make it particularly appealing to military and security personnel, police officers, and people who lead active outdoor lifestyles—groups that account for over 70% of our customers.
To put this into perspective, when clients experience accidents that result in cracked crystals, over 90% of the affected watches have mineral glass crystals. Even though we use hardened mineral crystals, they still don't match sapphire's durability under adverse conditions.
The strength of sapphire crystals comes from the manufacturing process, which includes heat-treating the sapphire glass to remove internal stresses that can cause weaknesses. After this treatment, the glass is made into watch crystals, and two layers of anti-reflective coating are applied. Interestingly, sapphire crystal is now used in the latest iPhone models as well.
Of course, sapphire crystal is more expensive, which is why it's typically found on higher-end watches.
