Fault: The bezel PIP is missing, which is a straightforward replacement for anyone with basic watch repair skills. The watch is not currently running, but we assume this is most likely due to a depleted battery. In the worst-case scenario, replacing the movement with a Ronda 715Li is an easy fix, with replacement movements available for €22.75 / £19.00 from both ourselves and the manufacturer.
Watch Overview & Background
These watches are sourced from defense auctions and other official disposal sales. In many cases, these watches are sold at a low cost due to time constraints faced by service staff performing initial checks. While we note any potential issues as reported, it's common to find that many of these watches function perfectly fine or require only minor servicing, such as a battery replacement, routine maintenance, or a simple repair.
Given its excellent overall condition, it’s reasonable to assume that either there are no major faults and any issues will be easily rectifiable.
Below is the full factory specification for this model, including detailed dimensions, features, and technical details.
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FACTORY DESCRIPTION
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SKU Code: SUQ/SL/SS
This military diver’s watch in stainless steel features a ceramic bezel, shatter-resistant sapphire crystal, and a NATO strap. It is powered by the Ronda 715Li movement, offering an impressive 10-year battery life.
Equipped with Tritium GTLS (Gaseous Tritium Light Sources), this watch provides exceptional low-light visibility. The H3 dial’s tritium vials are up to 100 times brighter than standard luminous dials, ensuring instant readability in any lighting condition.
The watch measures 45mm including the crown (40mm excluding the crown) and comes with a high-quality brushed stainless steel bracelet.
Many customers ask about the benefits of sapphire crystal compared to mineral glass. Sapphire is significantly stronger, as well as highly shatter and scratch-resistant, making it an ideal choice for military personnel, security professionals, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts—who represent over 70% of our customers.
While hardened mineral glass is durable, over 90% of cracked crystals we see occur in watches with mineral glass, not sapphire. This is because sapphire crystals undergo a heat-treatment process to remove internal stresses, enhancing their strength. Additionally, we apply two layers of anti-reflective coating for optimal clarity.
For perspective, sapphire crystal is also used in the latest iPhone screens, highlighting its superior durability. While higher-end watches are often the only ones to feature sapphire crystal due to cost, its resilience makes it a worthwhile investment.
This watch delivers cutting-edge performance, superior illumination, and unmatched durability—making it one of the best-value self-luminous military diver’s watches available today.
