{"product_id":"mwc-g10bh-pvd-12-24-50m-water-resistant-military-watch-with-battery-hatch-fixed-strap-bars-sapphire-crystal-needs-attention-copy","title":"MWC G10BH 12\/24 50m Water Resistant Military Watch with Battery Hatch, Fixed Strap Bars, Sapphire Crystal - Needs Attention","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eMIL26-0304\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe received 2 of these watches from a military and securities industries clearance sale both are brand new and in their boxes with the plastic protectors still on the crystal etc. We are assuming the likely issue is battery failures as the Ronda 705 and 715 Swiss movements are usually super reliable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eG101224\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model with a U.S. pattern 12\/24 hour dial format is a direct descendant of the G10 watches which MWC made back in the 1980s. It retains the popular battery hatch, a feature that has been discarded by most other manufacturers. The battery hatch was originally used because early quartz watch batteries lasted only around a year. Today, with the battery on this watch lasting around five years, the hatch is more of a design detail, though it remains popular for historical reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch also benefits from Luminova for improved nighttime visibility. Luminova functions like a light battery: after sufficient activation by sunlight or artificial light, it glows in the dark until the luminosity gradually fades. Larger markings are often visible throughout the night. This activation and emission process is repeatable indefinitely, and Luminova does not suffer from aging. Additionally, Luminova pigments are completely free of radioactivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur G10 is one of MWC's most tried and tested models, with earlier variants in service for over 40 years. A large number of military personnel have evaluated this model and its predecessors over lengthy periods in a variety of deployments, and the feedback has always been very favorable. If you are looking for a solid black stainless steel military watch, this would be an ideal choice. Factors that greatly contribute to this watch's durability include the screw-down locking crown, which offers superior protection compared to more vulnerable push-in crowns, and the sapphire crystal, which is both shatter and scratch resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the case bears various contract markings, and the watch is supplied with both a Grey and a Back 20mm NATO webbing strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40mm (excluding crown), 42mm (including crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e316L Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e316L Stainless Steel Screw-Down Locking Crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 ATM (50m\/165ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e371 with approximately 60 months battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShatter and Scratch Resistant Sapphire with Non-Reflective Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRonda 705\/715 with date window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 x \u003c\/span\u003e20mm NATO issue strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Strap Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMany customers ask about the benefits of sapphire crystal over standard mineral crystal. Synthetic sapphire is the best material for watch crystals due to its strength and resistance to shattering and scratching. These characteristics make it highly desirable for military and security personnel, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts, who make up over 70% of our customers. Accidents that result in cracked crystals typically involve watches with mineral glass. Even our hardened mineral crystals cannot match the durability of sapphire under adverse conditions. Sapphire crystals are strengthened by heat treatment to remove internal stresses, followed by the application of two layers of anti-reflective coating. This durability is why sapphire crystal is also used in the latest iPhones. However, sapphire crystal's superior quality comes at a higher price, which is why it is usually found in higher-end watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47860280426740,"sku":"MIL26-0304","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/4172\/4260\/files\/G101224_2_BS_JUN0014_w.jpg?v=1773673782","url":"https:\/\/mil-time.com\/products\/mwc-g10bh-pvd-12-24-50m-water-resistant-military-watch-with-battery-hatch-fixed-strap-bars-sapphire-crystal-needs-attention-copy","provider":"Tactico Logistics ROI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}