{"product_id":"rare-chronoports-magnum-pi-quartz-day-date-military-divers-watch-with-stainless-steel-case-and-sapphire-crystal","title":"Brand New Chronoports Magnum PI Quartz Day\/Date Military Divers Watch with Stainless Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis watch is unused with the plastic protectors still on the crystal and caseback and comes in its original box, in the condition shown in the photographs. We acquired two of these watches from a person who had purchased them as Christmas gifts but never given them to the intended recipients.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original purchaser recalls he bought them around Christmas 2023, although we cannot confirm their exact age. Please bear in mind that a battery replacement may be needed quite soon: the movement manufacturer quotes approximately 45 months (3 years and 9 months) of battery life with the standard 371 battery, and batteries continue to discharge even when a watch is unused. Of course they may be fine for quite some time, but it's difficult to be certain because they were running when they came in but we don't know the exact date of manufacture of the Watch but most likely it was somewhere in 2023. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watch represents a significant saving over the normal retail price which is around US$400, €350 or £300\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOne of the watches is located in the UK and the other Watch is located in the EU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e__\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronoport Sea Quartz 300m \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edive watch is based on the Watch, which Tom Selleck wore in the early years of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum, P.I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch’s origins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The watch first appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was an early analogue quartz dive watch, offering accurate timekeeping, low maintenance costs and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300-metre water resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its distinctive features included a black dial, day-date display and a slim rotating bezel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Magnum connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Selleck wore the watch during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst three seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the original series, which began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, usually on a black Tropic-style rubber strap. It suited Thomas Magnum’s background as a former Navy SEAL and helped give the watch its lasting following. From season four, his principal watch became the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex GMT-Master with the red-and-blue “Pepsi” bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe modern revival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Chronoport Sea Quartz 300 was launched. This watch was i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enspired by the Chronosport Sea Quartz 30 worn by Tom Selleck in the first three seasons of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum, P.I. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last two images show the original Watch used in the series plus some related images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch case is based on a historic design originally crafted by the Swiss case-making company MRP S.A., which has been used by notable brands like Heuer, Precista, Nilax, and Chronosport, among others. First produced in the late 1970s, this case design remains in continuous production over 40 years later, a testament to its durability and appeal.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-Down Locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ATM \/ 300m \/ 1000ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss Ronda 517 Day\/Date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 Months\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase width (2 o’clock to 8 o’clock):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e42.25mm excluding the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e47.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrystal Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: 31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire with Non-Reflective Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Pigment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120-Click Unidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap: 20mm Military Webbing Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Sapphire Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany ask, \u003cem\u003eWhat makes sapphire crystal superior to mineral glass?\u003c\/em\u003e Synthetic sapphire is the top choice for durability and scratch resistance, especially favored by military and security personnel, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts who make up over 70% of our customers. In our experience, over 90% of cracked watch crystals involve mineral glass, despite its hardening treatments. Sapphire, however, is stronger due to its manufacturing and heat treatment processes, which remove internal stresses before application of two anti-reflective layers, ensuring clarity and resilience. Sapphire crystals are even used on the latest iPhone models and are commonly found on high-end watches due to these attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67675521417460,"sku":"CPORTS\/1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/4172\/4260\/files\/Chronoports_strap_w.png?v=1790858558","url":"https:\/\/mil-time.com\/products\/rare-chronoports-magnum-pi-quartz-day-date-military-divers-watch-with-stainless-steel-case-and-sapphire-crystal","provider":"Tactico Logistics ROI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}