{"product_id":"mwc-p656-300m-water-resistant-pvd-tactical-series-watch-with-gtls-tritium-sapphire-crystal-and-a-24-jewel-automatic-movement-new-but-not-running","title":"MWC P656 300m Water Resistant PVD Tactical Watch with GTLS Tritium, Sapphire Crystal and 24 Jewel Automatic Movement - New But Not Running","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eSKU: MIL26-2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eLOCATION: UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis watch is a PV656BD\/AU\/D below is a full description of this particular watch and the issues which it has (or is reported to have because in many cases the watches do not have significant issues, below that is the full information relating to this model from the factory website which gives full details of all of the dimensions, specification and other information relating to the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe buy these watches from various defence auctions and other disposal sales and it's frequently the case that we find that there is actually nothing wrong with the watch burt often there is a specific issue which will be noted below. These watches are disposed of in this section at low-cost because our service staff do not have time to give them a thorough check and overhaul,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PV656BD\/AU\/D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFault:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not running. There are three of these watches which came from a military clearance sale, none of them are running, but we do not know what the reason is although they all look brand-new so it's rather baffling. Regardless of the issue, the movement is an easily maintained NH35.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFactory Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePV656BD\/AU\/D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMWC Tactical Series P656 watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare engineered with robust, military-grade stainless steel cases and feature 300m water resistance. These watches are specifically designed for law enforcement, marine, surface, and airborne applications, exceeding U.S. MIL-W-46374F Type 6 specifications. Valued for their durability and performance, they are regularly ordered in bulk by contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by mid-1990s designs, the P656 incorporates significant modern upgrades to meet contemporary demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhancements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShatter-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpgraded from 30m (1990s models) to 300m (1000 ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18.8 Oe for improved durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComplies with NIHS 91-10 standards for military-grade performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNH35A with 24 jewels, operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour with a 41-hour power reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEquipped with a Diashock absorber for enhanced durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 ATM (300m \/ 1000 ft), suitable for land and marine use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrecision maintained up to 12,000m (40,000 ft) without compensatory pressurization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHacking Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor accurate time-setting synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTritium Symbol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a radioactive tritium symbol, compliant with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations (10 CFR 30.15).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMilitary-grade PVD stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (Excluding Crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e42mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (Including Crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e44mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e49mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e32mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e22mm US-pattern military webbing strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovert PVD Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a matte black, non-reflective Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finish, ideal for covert operations by special forces, anti-terrorist units, and police forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChemically bonded to the metal at a molecular level for long-lasting performance, even under extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe finish withstands years of wear, though extreme abrasion may cause minor damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew-down locking crown and caseback for maximum durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility numerals on the bezel for ease of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized dial for readability in low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwiss Tritium GTLS for superior illumination compared to luminous paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Time Zone Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P656 replaces the traditional diving bezel with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-hour bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, simplifying time zone tracking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset the bezel by the required hours to track a second time zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample: In Paris, align \"9 o'clock\" on the bezel with the 3-hour marker to track Miami (6 hours behind).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feature maintains the watch’s 300m water resistance and classic diver aesthetics while enhancing versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Sapphire Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic sapphire is an industry-leading material for watch crystals, offering unmatched durability and clarity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for military personnel, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeat-treated sapphire provides superior resistance compared to plexiglass or mineral glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Reflective Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsures optimal visibility in all conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of MIL-W-46374-G Watches and the P656\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P656 series traces its heritage to the MIL-W-46374F military specification, first issued on October 14, 1991. Further refinements to the specification during the mid-1990s resulted in the Stocker \u0026amp; Yale P650 Navigator, a highly regarded military timepiece developed for demanding operational use. The P656 carries forward many of the principles that made the original P650 such a successful and enduring design, as illustrated in the final image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe final image shows an original U.S. MIL-W-46374F Type 6 watch from 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP656: A Modern Evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P656 series maintains the legacy of the Type 6 Navigator while introducing advanced materials, enhanced water resistance, and cutting-edge features for both military and civilian use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of the Original Type 6 Navigator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHacking Quartz Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCritical for precise synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotating GMT-Pattern Bezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Altitude Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWithstands altitudes up to 35,000 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShielded against fields up to 125±1 gauss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResistant to salt fog and perspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTritium Illumination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrange\/red markers at 12 o’clock for easy orientation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Timeline of the Original P650\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1995:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInitial production batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1999:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSecond production run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2000:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFinal batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tactico Logistics ROI ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48752856170740,"sku":"MIL26-2005","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/4172\/4260\/files\/PV656BD_AU_D_-_PV656BD_QZ_D_W.webp?v=1781953143","url":"https:\/\/mil-time.com\/de\/products\/mwc-p656-300m-water-resistant-pvd-tactical-series-watch-with-gtls-tritium-sapphire-crystal-and-a-24-jewel-automatic-movement-new-but-not-running","provider":"Tactico Logistics ROI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}