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GG-W-113 1960's Pattern
A Classic Recreation of a 1960's US Military Watch
24 Jewel Automatic with Shatter & Scratch Resistant Box Sapphire Crystal
50m Water Resistant
Supplied with Two 18mm Straps
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MWC SKU Code: GG-W-113
In October
1962, the US Government set down a specification for infantry watches which
became known as GG-W-113 this was MIL-W-3818B which replaced MIL-W-3818A from
March 1956.
In January 2009 MWC was approached by a US veterans association who asked us to examine the viability of making a watch which was indistinguishable in appearance from the original watches which were made by Hamilton, Bulova and Benrus during the Vietnam war. We were sent samples of both watches to examine and the original specification and the result is a watch which is remarkably close to the original and uses a high grade fully jewelled automatic movement with hacking function, this movement is very similar to the original 1960’s hand-wound movements except that it has the addition of a rotor to remove the need for manual winding although it retains the ability to be wound manual should you wish to do so.
The reason for the change from the 17 jewels hand-wound movement to
the superior 24 jewels automatic in 2015 was that many customers did not
know how to hand-wind a watch - which is understandable because almost everyone
under 50 grew up with quartz watches - in many cases, with the younger buyers
even their parents had no idea either, so this led to all sorts of problems
hence the upgrade to self-winding offered the ideal solution.
The actual
Benrus sent to us in 2009 was from 1965 but as you can see from the final image
of an original watch our homage watch is virtually identical although we have
also taken a few design pointers from other models which were manufactured at
the time. The originals of these watches are now almost impossible to find in
good sound condition, but this watch is a very convincing recreation.
The case back carries various contact markings and it's supplied in a MWC presentation box with a 24 month warranty card
SPECIFICATION:
Width inc. Crown: 38mm
Width exc. Crown: 36mm
Thickness: 12.9mm
Lug to Lug 43mm
Lug Size: 18mm
Lug Type: Spring Pins
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel Screw Case Back
Crown: 316L Stainless Steel
Weight: 52g
30m Water Resistance
Crystal: Shatter & Scratch Resistant Box Sapphire Crystal with Anti Reflective Coating
Straps: Supplied with 2 x 18mm US Pattern Military Canvas Webbing Strap
Movement: 24 Jewel Automatic NH35a
Contract Serial number and various contract markings engraved on case back
Supplied in MWC box with 24 month manufacturers warranty registration card
Please visit the MWC web site for warranty cover and principle exclusions like the glass face, strap, batteries etc
Price Includes tracked UK shipping with DPD/Royal Mail. International shipping with Royal Mail international tracked service or ebay GSP
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 24 month manufacturers warranty.
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.
To be assured of excellent customer before & after sales service with a fully backed warranty always purchase from an MWC Factory Authorised Reseller