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MWC Military Divers Watch with 10 Year Battery Life – NSN No: 6645-99-969-5589

SKU: DIV2001/PVD/715LI This watch, which is allocated NSN number: 6645-99-969-5589 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. MWC first manufactured the predecessor to this 300m/1000ft water resistant divers watch 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 and although the original watches used tritium these new versions use Luminova but the encircled T has been retained for historical reasons. 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 them 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 MWC were offered the opportunity to buy these watches back, all of those watches are now sold but they had proven so popular they decided to remake the watch in the same design they 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 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, they 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. 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 color 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 authorized distributors for this brand, moving to other present manufacturers CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 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 final 2 images. 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: Casing: Stainless Black Non-Reflective PVD SteelCrown: Screwdown LockingWater Resistance: 30ATM/300m/1000ftMovement: Ronda 715li with 10 Year Battery LifeDimensions: Width Inc Crown 45mm (Exc Crown 40mm)Thickness: 12mmLug to Lug: 46.5mmCrystal Diameter 31mmCrystal Type: Sapphire with non reflective coating *Luminous Paint Type: Luminova120 Click Unidirectional BezelWeight: 89.5gStrap: Black Nylon Webbing StrapStrap Bars: Solid Military Specification Fixed Bars Guarantee: 24 Months* A lot of people ask us what are the benefits of sapphire crystal over a standard mineral crystal? The answer is that synthetic sapphire is by far the best material for watch crystals because it is very strong and also shatter and scratch-resistant, these characteristics make it very appealing to military and security personnel, police officers, and people who lead active outdoor lifestyles, these groups account for over 70% of our customers. To get things into perspective we find that when clients have accidents with watches resulting in a cracked crystal over 90% usually watches with mineral glass crystals, even factoring in that we use hardened mineral crystals they still do not come close to sapphire for durability under adverse conditions. The reason that sapphire crystals are so strong is that after the sapphire glass is manufactured it is also heat-treated to remove its internal stresses—which can cause weakness—it is then made into the watch crystals and two layers of anti-reflective coating are applied, interestingly sapphire crystal is now used on the latest iPhone. Of course, sapphire crystal comes at a price hence you find that it’s normally only fitted to higher-end watches.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm Earth PVD with Box & Manual

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical ‘Earth’ PVD in like new condition! There are no signs of any wear because it was recently purchased and hardly worn. Comes with box, manual, hang tag, and a Hamilton leather NATO strap to go along with the stock nylon NATO strap. The WatchPod stand shown in photos is also included. A warranty card was not included with my purchase.

EDC Hardwear EDC2-A Tactical- Solar Watch – 100 Meters – Sapphire

Quick specs: 40mm 316L forged Stainless steel case with drilled lugs 41mm stepped bezel Heat treated and bead blast finish with anti-fingerprint coating 20mm lug width 47.9mm lug to lug 10.8mm thickness 2.4mm thick sapphire 10ATM (100 meters) water resistance Miyota Japan 2170 Solar movement Screw down crown Threaded caseback 20mm 1pc. heavy nylon tactical strap 3-layer dial with 2-tone multi-layered X1 grade Super-Luminova Diamond-cut hands Full description: The EDC-2 range gives you a 40mm case with a fixed 39mm stepped bezel. This watch was developed using modern 3D CAD software to engineer every small detail. These are not “off the shelf” cases, crowns, dials, hands and other major external parts. This is all functional design. The 40mm 316L stainless steel case is forged from a solid block for maximum density and strength, machined out internally, heat treated and fine bead blasted for increased surface hardness. If that were not enough, we also added an anti-fingerprint coating to the surface to fill in any microscopic pits left from bead blasting that can collect grease and oils. The final surface finish is completely smooth and extremely scratch resistant. The crystal is sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on the inside to help cut down glare yet remain extremely scratch resistant on the outside. The movement is a new concept. Completely solar powered but not in a traditional way. Generally with a solar movement, the panels are under the dial, requiring the dial to have limitations and has to also be at least 60% transparent. Enter the Japan made Miyota 2170 movement used here. This movement allows for 100% freedom in dial design. The solar panels are vertical and surrounding the edge of the dial beneath the sapphire. There is a clear ring over the panel so its nearly impossible to even see it. No battery changes are required! Exposure to sunlight will provide up to 4 months of continuous use on a full charge. In daily use it will run continuously on sunlight. This movement is also designed to pull the weight of heavier, luminous hands. The dial is made in 3 layers. The base layer, a matte painted flat brass 0.40mm thick dial. Markers are printed generously with X1 grade C3 GL (green glow) Super-Luminova. The second layer is also a 0.40mm thick, matte black painted brass ring that lays over the top of the smoothly rounded luminous markers with laser cutouts to create a clean sandwich shadow effect, adding a nice extra dimension to the dial. The 3rd layer is a 0.20mm thick layer of X1 grade C3 BL (blue glow) Super-Luminova surrounding the main dial markers for that extra pop in dimension and luminous performance. The unique diamond cut hands are custom designed to flow well with the smooth curves and corners of the dial. Length is carefully calculated to match with the dial layers. As a little easter egg, the tail of the seconds hand lines up exactly inside the EDC emblem when at 12:00. The Hour and minute hands are filled with X1 grade C3 GL (green glow) Super-Luminova while the seconds hand is filled with X1 grade C3 BL (blue glow) Super-Luminova. The 7mm threaded and sealed crown is designed for easy use with smoothly formed edges to enhance comfort on the wrist. There is an embossed logo on the end. The sealing design helps this watch achieve its 100 meter water resistance. With a common 20mm lug width, this watch is designed to accept just about any 20mm strap you can throw on it. Drilled lugs allow for really easy strap changes. The lug design curves downward to wrap closer to your wrist for comfort. This version includes a comfortable heavy gauge nylon 1pc strap. With the strap passing under the watch, this adds a layer of nylon material between your wrist and the watch body making it more comfortable in cold weather. In case of impact, the 1pc strap allows the watch to stay connected to the strap if one of the springbars is damaged, preventing the watch from being knocked on to the ground. The case back is bead blasted and finished just like the case with deep engravings and tool holes for easy service. In creating these watches, we wanted a clean slate, a timeless, rugged style but with all sorts of small details to appreciate. Durability was the focus from the start. This is designed as a “daily beater” type watch. While there is a lot of content you see on higher priced watches, its not meant to be precious and sit in your watch box. These are made to wear daily no matter what. Every component is CAD designed in Ohio and manufactured in HK, Japan or Switzerland. Initial assembling and testing is carried out in HK while final assembling, casing up and testing is carried out in Mentor, Ohio. This allows us to save manufacturing time by weeding out any defects at the factory level, lower retail cost by partially assembling in HK and still control quality and final assembling in Ohio. We are not your average startup watch company. We have been manufacturing watches for over 15 years for over 100 brands and we are extremely devoted to our quality and customer service. These watches are properly engineered from the ground up to ensure durability and comfort. …

Vintage Casio Baby-G BG-142 1564 Digital Watch Green Translucent 10BAR

The Vintage Casio Baby-G BG-142 1564 Digital Watch is a stylish and functional timepiece designed for women. With a green and clear bezel, a solid dial with Arabic numerals, and a stainless steel and resin case, this watch combines durability with a trendy design. Featuring a 10-bar water resistance, shock resistance, alarm, and chronograph, this sporty watch is perfect for everyday wear. The Nato style band, right-handed design, and 39mm case size make it a comfortable and reliable choice for any occasion. No box or Docs only real show of wear is where the white band grabs the slack of the wrist band