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MWC
1999 -2001 Pattern
Quartz 300m
PVD Military Divers watch
with Sapphire Crystal and
10Year Battery Life
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MWC SKU Code: DIV2001/PVD/715LI
This watch, which is allocated NSN number: 6645-99-157-3496 by the MOD (Ministry of Defence) codification agency traces it's origins to watches which MWC first manufactured between the early 1990s and 2004, although some of the fine details such as the dial design changed over that period aesthetically the 1999-2001 pattern dial remains the clear winner due to the easily readable uncluttered layout and first rate night time performance, this watch retains that original dial pattern.
Although this watch has been significantly updated over the years the main upgrades were the change from a Ronda 705 with a 5 year battery life to the Ronda 715li which only needs a battery replacement once every 10 years, 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. Because this watch has such a high specifications, it has received significant attention from various procurement agencies hence the allocation of an NSN number to make it available to NATO forces worldwide.
This watch case is PVD treated, the PVD finish is often specified in military contracts for 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 many budget watches which can easily fade or rub off. The 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 compromised 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.
These watches are closely based on a case design originally made by the famous Swiss case making firm MRP S.A, other than a few minor updates the case is much the same as in the late 1970s, MRP was named after its founders M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. In addition to MWC watches other watches using this case pattern have been produced by companies such as Precista, Nilax, Elvia 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, Elvia another manufacturer from the 1970s also continues to produce watches using this case and MWC are factory authorised distributors for this brand, 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 basic design of these MWC watches goes back to the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) specification shown in the two 2 images, the current NATO stock number allocation in the NSN number allocation sheet reflects the multiple improvements, which have become possible due to improved technology over the intervening 3 decades since the MOD specifications sheets were produced, this means that whilst virtually identical to the original watches in outward appearance these updated models are significantly superior from a technical perspective.
The watch measures 46mm including the crown and 44.5mm 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:
Casing: PVD Coated Stainless Steel with matt finish
Crown: Screw down Locking
Water Resistance: 30ATM/300m/1000ft
Movement: Ronda 715li with 10 Year Battery Life
Case diameter measuring from 2 o’clock to 8 o’clock: 42.25 mm
Width Inc Crown 46mm
Width Exc Crown 44.5mm
Thickness: 13.1mm
Lug to Lug: 47.5mm
Crystal Diameter 31mm
Crystal Type: Sapphire with non reflective coating
Luminous Paint Type: Luminova
120 Click Unidirectional Bezel
Weight: 89.5g
Strap: Admiralty Grey NATO Heat Welded Nylon Webbing Strap
Guarantee: 24 Months
Supplied in an MWC tin box
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.
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Order
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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
directly by MWC 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.
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