This watch is a brand-new and ex-display watch from the 2023 Shot Show in Las Vegas. The packaging is very slightly marked but the watch is perfect. The watch is reduced to half price and we only have one piece available.
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SKU Code: CLIX/LW/ND
This MWC Ltd Edition Classic Aviator watch is one of MWC's classic WW2-pattern Pilot watch models.
The Classic Aviator range draws inspiration from military designs of the 1940s and 1950s. Some models feature a subsidiary dial for the second hand, a common feature in the 1940s, while others, like this one, include a sweep second hand, which started replacing subsidiary dials from around 1943. These different designs allow you to choose a model that best matches your style preferences.
The extra-large case size of 46mm (excluding the crown) gives this timepiece a striking presence, often drawing favorable comments, especially from other watch enthusiasts. The large dial ensures excellent readability, day or night, much like the original WWII pilot watches.
This model features a traditional automatic 24-jewel NH35A mechanical movement, visible through the clear caseback, offering a 41-hour power reserve when fully wound.
Dial: Black with luminous numbers and sweep second hand
Case Material: 316L stainless steel
Crown: Screw-down
Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft
Strap: 24mm high-quality stitched leather
Crystal: Shatter-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire
Caseback: Clear, providing a comprehensive view of the mechanical movement
For added interest, pictures of the original WWII German Luftwaffe watches that inspired this range are available at this [LINK].
Why choose sapphire crystal?
Sapphire crystal is the best material for watch crystals due to its strength, shatter resistance, and scratch resistance. These characteristics make it particularly appealing to military personnel, security forces, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts, who make up over 70% of our customer base. In cases where clients have accidents with watches, over 90% of the cracked crystals are on watches with mineral glass. Even though we use hardened mineral crystals, they do not match the durability of sapphire under tough conditions. Sapphire is heat-treated to remove internal stresses, making it even stronger. Two layers of anti-reflective coating are then applied. Although sapphire crystals are more expensive, they are typically fitted to higher-end watches, and are now even used on the latest iPhone models for their durability.
