The MWC 100m / 330ft water-resistant G10 models in stainless steel are among their longest-established G10/GS series watches, variants of which have been used by the military since the mid-1980s. This updated model has been allocated the NATO Stock number NSN: 6645-99-472-3228 by the Ministry of Defence codification agency, making it the most up-to-date approved specification.
Key Features:
Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal: Highly durable and resistant to scratches and shattering.
10-Year Battery Life: Powered by the Swiss Ronda 715li movement, significantly reducing maintenance requirements.
Improved Water Resistance: Screw-down crown and screw caseback enhance water resistance.
Non-Reflective Case: Light sandblasted finish gives the case a matte appearance, reducing light reflection.
Design and Construction:
The light sandblasted non-reflective case is achieved by blasting the case with tiny glass or sand particles, resulting in a matt finish that barely reflects any light. This process has been used by military watch manufacturers for many years.
Contract Specifications:
The watch was designed to be covert, with specifications including a screw caseback, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and screw-down crown, resulting in a low-maintenance and highly durable timepiece.
Supplied with a current issue heat-welded grey NATO webbing strap in admiralty grey.
The back of the case bears various contract markings in addition to the unique serial number.
Important Note:
This is the model currently issued to the British Army. The only difference between this and the issue model is that the UK procurement contracts for the MoD specify the non-date window variant.
Specifications:
Case Diameter (2 o’clock to 8 o’clock): 38.5mm
Total Case Diameter: 40mm (excluding crown)
Width Including Crown Guard and Crown: 43mm
Lug to Lug: 45.8mm
Thickness: 13.3mm
Weight: 66g
Fixed Solid Strap Bars
Dial Color: Black
Luminosity: Super Luminova C5
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Caseback: Screw-down, 316L Stainless Steel
Crown: Screw-down, 316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: 10atm (100m/330ft)
Battery: CR2016 Lithium - Estimated life 10 years
Crystal: Sapphire with two layers of anti-reflective coating
Movement: Swiss Ronda 715li
Strap: Admiralty Grey 20mm Heat Welded NATO Strap
Benefits of Sapphire Crystal: Synthetic sapphire is the best material for watch crystals due to its strength and resistance to shattering and scratching. These characteristics make it very appealing to military and security personnel, police officers, and active outdoor enthusiasts, who account for over 70% of our customers. When accidents occur resulting in a cracked crystal, over 90% involve watches with mineral glass crystals. Even hardened mineral crystals do not come close to sapphire for durability under adverse conditions. Sapphire crystals are heat-treated to remove internal stresses, making them exceptionally strong. Two layers of anti-reflective coating are applied, similar to those used on the latest iPhone. Although sapphire crystal comes at a higher price, it is normally fitted to higher-end watches for its superior durability.
