Below is a detailed description of this watch, including information from the factory website, which provides full details on dimensions, specifications, and other relevant details. It is important to note that this particular hand-wound mechanical variant is no longer produced by MWC, making it quite rare. In fact, this is the first one we've encountered in 7 or 8 years.
We purchase these watches from various defense and security industries auctions and other surplus sales. Often, we find that there is nothing wrong with the watch, but since this model is nearly 15 years old, it could benefit from a service to lubricate the movement. That said, we tested the watch by winding it, and it kept accurate time, running perfectly when we checked it the following day.
Model:
GG-W-113-HW
Condition:
The watch appears brand new and still has the plastic protector on the crystal.
Fault:
There is no apparent fault. We wound the watch and left it running, and it was still runningnwhen we checked it the next day.
Original Factory Description:
SKU Code: GG-W-113-HW
In October 1962, the U.S. Government established the GG-W-113 specification for infantry watches, known as MIL-W-3818B, replacing the previous MIL-W-3818A from March 1956.
Historical Recreation:
In January 2009, MWC was approached by a U.S. veterans association to explore the feasibility of recreating a watch that closely resembled the original models produced by Hamilton, Bulova, and Benrus during the Vietnam War. MWC was provided with samples and original specifications, resulting in a watch that closely mirrors the original, featuring a mechanical hand-wound movement with a hacking function.
The Benrus watch provided to MWC in 2009 was from 1965. This homage watch is virtually identical, though MWC incorporated design elements from other models of that era. Original watches are now almost impossible to find in good condition, making this a very convincing recreation.
