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Limited Edition

GG-W-113  Automatic

A Classic 1960's Vietnam Recreation of a US Pattern Military Watch

In a black PVD Finish

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This Ltd Edition is a recreation based on the original 1960's Vietnam designs but with the interesting feature of being PVD plated making the watch non reflective and covert. The watches at the time were made in a variety of slightly different styles by Benrus, Bulova and Waltham but were all based on an original US government specification laid down at the time. Many of the original watches used a 15 or 16 jewel movement but this one has 24 jewels to improve accuracy.

This particular watch came into being because in January 2009 MWC were approached by a US veterans association who asked them to examine the viability of making a watch which was similar in appearance to the original watches which were made during the Vietnam war. They were sent samples of watches to examine and also the original specification sheets and the result was a watch which was very close to the original and uses a high grade fully jewelled hand wound movement. Following the success of making that watch they were contacted again with a view to recreating a limited edition PVD model and as a result of this they are planning to manufacture a range of other variants.

The original watches are now almost impossible to find in good sound condition and in mint condition are becoming fairly valuable so this recreation is a cost effective way to own a watch made in the spirit of the original but with a unique non reflective PVD finish, this finish is often specified in military contracts for many special forces units as well as by anti terrorist units and for various covert operations. In the PVD process the steel is not black all the way through because the colour is created by a special chemical PVD plating process which is vastly superior to the painted finish used on some lower quality watches which can easily fade or rub off. This PVD process means that the colour of the steel is altered at a molecular level, therefore it will not deteriorate even during heavy usage although it can be destroyed if the case is badly damaged by a piece of metal being gouged out or if the case is worn down by really heavy abrasion against rocks or something similar.

SPECIFICATION:

Width inc. Crown: 39.9mm

Width exc. Crown: 36mm

Thickness: 11.5mm

Lug to Lug 43mm

Lug Size: 18mm

Strap: Military Issue 18mm Khaki Nylon Webbing

Movement: 24 jewel automatic self winding and mechanical

Supplied in MWC tin with 12 month manufacturers warranty registration card.

Price Includes tracked UK shipping with Parcel Force/Royal Mail and International Shipping with Royal Mail International Signed For Service.

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.

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.

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 12 month manufacturers warranty.

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.