{"product_id":"mwc-1970s-pattern-automatic-military-divers-watch-with-chromed-case-and-sapphire-crystal-limited-edition-of-250-pieces-copy","title":"MWC 1970s Pattern Automatic Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal - Limited Edition of 250 Pieces - Ex Display Watch from the Shot Show in Las Vegas","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"google_translate_element\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eMIL26-0117\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEx Display Watch from the US Shot Show in mint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe received two watches from the show and both are in as new with the plastic still on the crystal etc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU Code: DIV2001\/SS\/73A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by a case design specified by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) in 1973, this watch combines classic military styling with an updated specification, including 300 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and an NH35A automatic movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing numerous requests from customers and dealers, we have produced a small run for private buyers and selected dealers. The case retains many of the distinctive design elements of the early-1970s pattern and is particularly significant as the predecessor to the late-1970s case design used in our subsequent military diver’s watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the original watches used tritium, this version features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The encircled “T” marking has been retained as a historical design detail; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis watch contains no tritium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Behind the Revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the earlier range had been discontinued for many years, an unexpected discovery helped bring it back. An MWC distributor in Australia uncovered 500 unused watches during a detailed stock check following his father’s retirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured between 1999 and 2001, these watches had remained overlooked in storage. We were offered the opportunity to buy them back, and they subsequently sold out. Their popularity encouraged us to reintroduce the designs and add the earlier 1973-pattern case to the collection, incorporating significant improvements to the specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 24-jewel NH35A provides an approximately 41-hour power reserve and can also be wound manually. Its hacking function stops the seconds hand when setting the time, allowing precise synchronisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire crystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sapphire replaces the hardened mineral glass used on earlier models, offering excellent scratch resistance. An anti-reflective coating reduces glare and improves dial visibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120-click bezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The unidirectional bezel allows finer adjustment than the 60- or 90-click versions fitted to earlier watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final images show the British MOD specification that inspired the design. This model follows the 1973 case pattern most closely, while other models in the range draw on the later case design used by MWC from the early 1990s until 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with both black and grey 20 mm nylon webbing straps, the watch also accommodates a wide choice of compatible NATO-style straps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions and Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chromed stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw-down locking crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 ATM \/ 300 m \/ 1,000 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NH35A automatic, 24 jewels, with manual winding and hacking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 41 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase width, measured from 2 to 8 o’clock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42.25 mm excluding the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-lug length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 47.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sapphire with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminous material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luminova\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120-click unidirectional\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 89.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap attachment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring bars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded straps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One black and one grey nylon webbing strap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 months\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire crystal provides excellent scratch resistance, helping to preserve clarity and appearance through everyday wear. The anti-reflective coating reduces glare and makes the dial easier to read.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese qualities make sapphire a practical upgrade for a watch intended for regular use, including outdoor activities. Although highly resistant to scratches, sapphire is not shatterproof and can chip or crack under a sufficiently hard impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68020812251380,"sku":"MIL26-0117","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/4172\/4260\/files\/DIV2001_SS_73A1970sRemakeBSw.jpg?v=1708958976","url":"https:\/\/mil-time.com\/products\/mwc-1970s-pattern-automatic-military-divers-watch-with-chromed-case-and-sapphire-crystal-limited-edition-of-250-pieces-copy","provider":"Tactico Logistics ROI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}