MWC Titanium General Service Watch, 300m Water Resistant, 10 Year Batt

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This watch is a T/G10/QZ24/L/D. Below is a detailed description of this particular watch and the issues it has (or is reported to have). In many cases, the watches do not have significant issues. Following the description, you will find the full information from the factory website, which includes all dimensions, specifications, and other details related to the watch.

We purchase these watches from various defense auctions and other disposal sales. Frequently, we find that there is actually nothing wrong with the watch, but it must be assumed that it might have some form of fault. In most cases, the issues are very minor or as described below. These watches are sold at low cost because our service staff in the UK and elsewhere are often under time pressure. They typically give the watches a quick check, and while nothing may be immediately apparent, we assume that there might be no real fault or that something minor will reveal itself over time. This usually involves a simple service, repair, or battery exchange, depending on the model.

Model: T/G10/QZ24/L/D

Condition: Brand new with plastic protectors still on the crystal and caseback

Fault: The fault is unknown, but the watch is not running. It could simply be a battery failure, but even in the worst-case scenario, it would not be particularly costly to replace the Ronda 715li movement.

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SKU Code: T/G10/QZ24/L/D

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.