MWC 300m Automatic Diver with 12-Hour Dual Time Bezel
SKU Code: SM/SUB/B
We’ve seen growing demand from customers needing to track two time zones—particularly from military personnel, divers, and frequent travelers. While dedicated GMT watches were historically the go-to solution, this model provides a much simpler and more intuitive alternative using a 12-hour bezel, eliminating the need for an additional GMT hand.
12-Hour Bezel – Effortless Dual Time Function
Unlike the traditional “count-up” diving bezels used to monitor oxygen supply (which have largely been made redundant by dive computers), this model features a 12-hour bezel, allowing you to track a second time zone at a glance.
How it works: If you're in Paris or Berlin and want to know the time in Miami (which is 6 hours behind), just rotate the bezel so that 9 o'clock aligns with the 3 o'clock hour marker. From that point on, the hour markers on the bezel will show the corresponding local time in Florida—simple, fast, and incredibly practical.
Vintage Design, Modern Engineering
This watch is based on a 1960s military divers’ specification but with several key upgrades:
Automatic 24-jewel NH35A movement with hacking and manual winding capability
Sapphire crystal for maximum durability
300m / 1000ft water resistance
Robust stainless steel case
Historical dial layout featuring an encircled "T" (a nod to the original Tritium dials), though this model uses modern, non-radioactive Luminova
Specifications
Water Resistance: 300m / 1000ft
Movement: Automatic 24-Jewel NH35A (with hacking and hand-winding)
Crown: Screw-down locking crown
Case Back: Screw-down
Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-Reflective Coating
Case Width: 39mm
Thickness: 14.4mm
Lug to Lug: 47.5mm
Weight: 88g
Strap: 20mm Black NATO Webbing
Illumination: Luminova (non-radioactive)
Why Sapphire Crystal?
Sapphire crystal is the most durable and scratch-resistant material used in watchmaking—ideal for military, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals. While hardened mineral glass offers decent protection, over 90% of crystal damage cases we see involve mineral glass, not sapphire.
Sapphire is:
Shatter- and scratch-resistant
Heat-treated to eliminate internal stress points
Finished with two layers of anti-reflective coating
It’s the same material now used on high-end watches and even the latest iPhones—making it a premium choice for reliability and clarity under demanding conditions.
This model is perfect for users seeking a reliable, rugged diver’s watch with the added flexibility of dual-time tracking, without sacrificing vintage styling or overcomplicating the dial.
