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MWC SKU Code: DIV2001/SS/73A

This watch is based on an early case design set out by the British MOD in 1973, Although watches in 1973 could not compare to the watches of today when it comes to general performance standards such as water resistance and other features such as the sapphire crystal we have taken many of the design influences from the early 1970s design and incorporated them into this model. Many customers have been asking us to make this model for the last few years so we decided it was time to produce a small production run for some private customers and also some of our dealers, as a point of note although the original watches used tritium these versions use Luminova the encircled T has been retained for historical reasons. This case design is particularly interesting because it was the direct predecessor to the current case which is used for our watches in this range which itself does back to the late 1970s. 

Although this watch was originally discontinued by MWC nearly 20 years ago there was an interesting turn of events two years back when an MWC distributor in Australia told us they had discovered 500 brand new watches in their stockroom, the watches came to light when the current owners father retired and his son carried out a detailed stock check, these watches were made between 1999 and 2001, and had been supplied in batches of 500 over a three year period, the final delivery was somehow overlooked and although the current owner said his father could not recall how this happened we were offered the opportunity to buy these watches back, all of those watches are now sold but they had proven so popular we decided to remake the watch in the same design we had used over 20 years ago but at the same time carrying out significant upgrades to improve the overall specification, these improvements were possible due to advances in watch manufacturing which had taken place over the intervening 20 years. The main improvements were the use of an automatic movement with a 60-hour power reserve which is exceptional today but unheard of over 20 years ago, the movement can also be hand wound and has hacking for synchronization, we also upgraded the crystal from hardened mineral glass to sapphire which is vastly superior due to being highly scratch and shatter resistant. One further update was the use of a 120 click bezel versus the earlier watches which were 60 or 90 clicks.

The basic design of these MWC watches goes back to the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) specification shown in the final two images but this model is the closest to the 1973 pattern cases because the other models in the range are based on the case design which we used between from the early 1990s until 2004.

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 MWC military divers watches which enables you to choose from a vast variety of NATO strap variants.

Dimensions and Specification:

Movement: NH35a with 41-Hour Power Reserve

Casing: Stainless Steel with Chromed Finish

Crown: Screw down Locking

Dimensions: Width Inc Crown 45mm (Exc. Crown 40mm)

Thickness: 13.1mm

Crystal Diameter 31mm

Sapphire Crystal with non reflective coating

120 Click Unidirectional Bezel

Lug to Lug: 46.5mm

Weight: 89.5g

Water Resistant 300m/1000ft

Illumination: Retro Luminova

Straps: 1 x 20mm Black & 1 x Grey Military Webbing Strap 

Guarantee: 24 Months

All MWC watches are covered by an international 24-month warranty. Please note certain restrictions apply as outlined on the MWC web site

Price Includes tracked UK shipping with DPD/Royal Mail. International flat rate shipping with Royal Mail International tracked 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

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 Water Proof - There are industry standards for 30m, 50m 100m etc.

To be assured of excellent customer before & after sales service with a fully backed warranty always purchase from an MWC Factory Authorised Reseller