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GENUINE ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH 2 YEAR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
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MWC (Sterile)
Classic 1960s Pattern
Automatic Dual Time Zone Divers Pattern Watch
with Retro Luminous Paint
and Sapphire Crystal
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Remember - If you see a MWC watch you want which we do not have it listed please contact us and we will be able to supply it to you
MWC Product Details: SKU Code: SM/SUB/ST/RL r.r.p £315.00 plus postage - our eBay price includes UK shipping!
We are finding that increasing numbers of customers need to track the time in two separate time zones in a way that is easy and without the need for additional hands or other complications, historically the solution was to buy a dedicated GMT Watch but this is not really necessary for most people because there is vastly simpler solution which is much easier to work with. The majority of dive watches have what is termed a "count-up" type bezel this is something which is made specifically for diving applications, whilst we supply a lot of organizations and individuals with dive watches the demand has greatly increased over the last two or three years for a 12 hour bezel rather than the standard divers "count-up" pattern, the reason for this is that many divers these days tend to use a dive computer as well as a standard divers watch - frequently with them on different wrists - historically the purpose of the rotating bezel was to alert divers when their oxygen was running low.
Because most divers tanks usually run out of oxygen in around 60 minutes, rotating "count-up" bezels are split into 60 markers and each marker represents one minute, because the dive computer renders this function superfluous it makes sense to increase the flexibility of the watch by changing the bezel pattern to fulfill another function whilst still retaining the 300m/1000ft water resistance rating and traditional divers watch appearance. The 12 hour bezel design is incredibly simple to use because unlike dedicated GMT watches which have an additional hand with these watches you just offset the bezel by the required number of hours and you are good to go — for example Miami is 6 hours behind Paris and most other western European cities, this means if you are in Paris or Berlin and and its 3pm (15.00) and you want to know at a glance what time it is back in Florida, you would turn the bezel until 9 o'clock (09.00) appears alongside the 3 hour marker. Now, the hours in Florida correspond to the hours in Western Europe and that is all there is to it, frankly it couldn't be easier. MWC initially produced these watches for long haul airline pilots and also military pilots flying transport planes such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and Airbus A400M because the watch enables them to see the time in both the departure and destination time zones.
This particular watch is based on a 1960s military specification for military divers watches but in addition to the feature outlined above it has some other subtle upgrades such as a sapphire crystal and an automatic self winding movement. The watch is housed in a robust stainless steel and can be hand wound if required and the movement also has a hacking function for synchronisation and represents exceptional value for such a high specification timepiece.
Although the watch uses Luminova as opposed to the Tritium which was used in the 1960s it has an encircled T as opposed the the L normally used for Luminova on military watches this is for historical reasons. Luminova unlike Tritium does not deteriorate with age and is not radioactive. On this particular variant the paint colour mimics the appearance of aged Tritium paint.
This watch measures 39mm in diameter and is fitted with a black NATO strap.
Dimensions and Specification
300m / 1000ft Water Resistant
Movement: Automatic 24 Jewel NH35A
Luminosity: Retro Super Luminova Paint
Stainless Steel case
Screw down locking crown
Width Inc. Crown 44mm (Exc. Crown 39mm)
Thickness 14.4mm
Sapphire Crystal Diameter 31mm
Lug to Lug 47.5mm
Weight 88g
20mm Black Nato style strap
Supplied in a tin with 24 month warranty card
Price Includes tracked UK shipping with Parcel Force/Royal Mail and International Shipping with Royal Mail International Signed For Service
Please Note: We do not mail to B.F.P.O & P.O Box numbers as a signature is required for proof of receipt. If this is a problem may we suggest that you use a work or relatives address.
Occasionally duty may need to be paid at your destination, International buyers need to check their countries custom and tax duties. It is buyer's responsibility for any custom tax incurred.
Order processing time can take 1 working day due to clearance of payment, preparing & packing and posting before 17.00hrs so orders placed after 12.00hrs may not be shipped until the next day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Merchant Adventurers
are an Authorised UK MWC watch dealer and have full authority to sell the item(s) in this listing.
MWC items offered for sale in this listing are 100% genuine and supplied with a 24 month manufacturers warranty
Please go to the MWC web site for details of their warranty cover and exclusions i.e. watch glass, strap, batteries etc .
Be aware that there are some sellers advertising MWC items marked 'As new but without tags' or 'With slight marks' etc. and saying they come with a manufacturers warranty- This is not possible
Many manufacturers of military watches suffer problems with illegal fakes. If you are in doubt about any MWC offered for sale, please contact us.
MWC’s Head office is in Zurich Switzerland.
MWC are a leading supplier, not just to the military but also to police forces, anti terrorist units, airlines, mining companies and a diverse variety of government agencies and departments. They are one of the largest specialist manufacturers of high performance military watches and produce a wide range of models either to customers specific design requirements or by tendering for contracts where quality, reliability and durability are of primary importance.
Water resistant does not mean Water Proof - There are industry standards for 30m, 50m 100m etc.
* Water Resistant |
30m 3 bar |
50m 5 bar |
100m 10 bar |
150m 15 bar |
300m 30 bar |
1000m 100 bar |
Accidental Splashes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Swimming |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Swimming, Snorkelling, Water Sports |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Scuba Diving |
no |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
Professional Deep Sea Diving * |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
yes * |
*only watches marked "Divers" on the dial should be used for diving, as they fully comply with the international standards for divers watches
To be assured of excellent customer before & after sales service with a fully backed warranty always purchase from an MWC Factory Authorised Reseller
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