This MWC model is an exact remake of the watch which we made between 1982 and 1999, it is very similar in many ways to the current models except that it uses the traditional plexiglass crystal, visually the watch is indistinguishable in design from the original one of which can be seen in the final image We have however made significant improvements, for example, this watch has a 60-month battery life whereas the originals back in the early 80s only ran for around 18 months.
The watch uses Super Luminova for improved nighttime visibility although it retains the encircled T rather than an encircled L for historical reasons. Super Luminova operates like a light battery, after sufficient activation by sunlight or artificial light, the pigment glows in the dark until the luminosity gradually diminishes although larger markings are often visible for the whole night, if needed it's very easy to recharge the luminosity simply by exposing the watch to bright light for a few minutes. This activation and subsequent light emission process can be repeated again and again, and the material does not suffer aging which was an issue with the old radioactive pigments which declined dramatically after around 10 years. The other advantage is that Super Luminova pigments are 100% free of radioactivity, the original watches we made in the 80s used tritium paint hence the encircled T on the dial.
Because we have made these watches for over 40 years they are a very tried and tested model and large numbers of military personnel who were deployed in the Middle East and other locations have evaluated these models extensively with very favorable reports concerning long-term reliability and durability.
Whilst this model is indistinguishable from the original watches we made in the 1980s and 1990s we have carried a few detail improvements here and there which means that the watch is significantly superior to the original watches made 30 or 40 years ago.
The back of the case bears a unique serial numberand the watch is supplied with a black military webbing strap and is in a box which carries the original 1974 pattern MWC logo which has not been used for well over 20 years.
Specification:
Case Diameter: 36mm (Excluding the crown)
Case Diameter: Approx. 39mm (Including the crown)
Lug to lug: 42.5mm
Lug Width: 19mm
Strap Size: 18mm
Thickness: 12.1mm
Dial Colour: Black
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Caseback: 316L Stainless Steel
Crown: 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Impact Resistant Plexiglass/Acrylic
Water Resistance: 5atm (50m/165ft)
Battery: 371 with around 60 months of battery life
