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ELVIA
Military Divers Watch
with Sapphire Crystal
25 Jewel Automatic Movement
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you want which we do not have it listed please contact us and we will be able
to supply it to you
SKU
CODE: ELVIA/DIV1AU
ELVIA
** first made military specification divers watches of this type and case
design in the 1970s for the French MN Marine Nationale (French Navy) and
this watch is very much in the spirit of their original watches.
ELVIA
were an officially authorized military contractor to the Marine
Nationale alongside Beuchat, Tudor, Rolex, Heuer,
Luxia, MN Auricoste, Triton and ZRC, hence ELVIA was among many
companies which either used or continue to use this case pattern to the current
day such as us and CWC.
The
current ELVIA watches just like the original watches in the 1970s and 80s
are closely based on a case pattern originally made by the
famous Swiss case making firm MRP S.A, other than a few minor
updates the case is much the same as in the late 1970s, MRP was named
after its founders M archand, R oth and P etignat, it was founded in 1953 and
bought by Georges Hauert in 1979. The entire share capital now belongs to Mr
Patrick Hauert so unlike many other major companies in the watch industry this
company is still independent and going strong, the company website is here https://www.mrp-sa.ch
In addition to ELVIA other watches using this case pattern
have been produced by ourselves and companies such as Precista,
Nilax and Heuer who were the predecessors to Tag Heuer and made
the Heuer 844-1 in 1979, Chronosport another manufacturer made
the Sea Quartz 30 - worn by Tom Selleck in the Magnum PI TV show, moving
to other present manufacturers CWC also continue to use this case design as
do various other companies. It's interesting that few people realise how
historically significant this case pattern is nor how well it has stood the
test of time having been in continuous production for well over 40 years.
The
watch measures 45mm including the crown and 40mm excluding the crown although
it uses the same 20mm military nylon webbing strap as many other current
military divers watches which enables you to choose from a vast variety of NATO
strap variants.
Movement:
24 Jewel NH35 Self Winding Automatic with 41-hour power reserve
Water
Resistance: 300m / 1000ft
Crown:
Screw Down Locking
Width
Inc Crown: 45mm
Thickness:
12mm
Weight:
89.5g
Crystal
Diameter: 31mm
120
Clicks Unidirectional Bezel
Crystal
Type: Shatter and Scratch Resistant Sapphire with Anti Reflective Coating
Lug
to Lug: 46.5mm
Casing:
Stainless Steel with non-reflective light sand blasted finish
Luminous
Paint Type: Luminova
Strap: 1 x Elasticated French Military
Spring
Bars
Supplied
in an Elvia brown leather case with 24-month manufacturer’s warranty registration card.
**
MWC are official distributors for ELVIA watches.
For
more warranty information the MWC website has details of their warranty cover
and exclusions i.e., watch glass, strap, batteries etc.
Price
Includes tracked UK shipping with DPD/Royal Mail. International flat rate
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 BFPO & 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 relative’s 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 are supplied with a
24-month manufacturer’s 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 manufacturer’s
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 Waterproof - There are industry standards for 30m, 50m
100m etc.
*Water Resistant | 30m 3bar | 50m | 100m | 150m | 300m | |
Accidental Splashes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
Swimming in shallow water | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
Swimming, Snorkelling, Water Sports | no | no | yes | yes | yes | |
Scuba Diving | no | no | no | no | yes | |
Professional Deep Sea Diving ISO 6425* | no | no | no | no | no |
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* Only watches marked "Pro Divers" on the dial should be used for Professional Deep Sea diving, as they fully comply with the ISO international standards for pro divers watches
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