MWC
MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Automatic Military Divers Watch with Retro Lume
This release from MWC has an interesting story behind it. In short, 500 pieces were discovered by a distributor in Australia years after the design had been discontinued.
Those 500 watches were snapped up by collectors and inspired MWC to recreate this watch that was originally available from 1999 - 2001.
The original design was built around British MOD specifications and uses a case style popularised by Swiss case-making firm MRP. This new iteration features a number of improvements including being equipped with a Miyota 8315 automatic movement. The glass is upgraded to sapphire crystal and the bezel now has 120 clicks.
Casing: Satin Finish Non-Reflective Stainless Steel
Crown: Screwdown Locking
Water Resistance: 30ATM/300m/1000ft
Movement: Miyota 8315 with 60-Hour Power Reserve
Dimensions: Width Inc Crown 45mm (Exc Crown 40mm)
Thickness: 12mm
Lug to Lug: 46.5mm
Crystal Diameter: 31mm
Crystal Type: Sapphire with non-reflective coating
Luminous Paint Type: Luminova
Bezel: 120 Click Unidirectional
Weight: 89.5g
Strap Bars: Spring Bars
Strap: 1 x Black and 1 x Grey Nylon Webbing Straps
Those 500 watches were snapped up by collectors and inspired MWC to recreate this watch that was originally available from 1999 - 2001.
The original design was built around British MOD specifications and uses a case style popularised by Swiss case-making firm MRP. This new iteration features a number of improvements including being equipped with a Miyota 8315 automatic movement. The glass is upgraded to sapphire crystal and the bezel now has 120 clicks.
Casing: Satin Finish Non-Reflective Stainless Steel
Crown: Screwdown Locking
Water Resistance: 30ATM/300m/1000ft
Movement: Miyota 8315 with 60-Hour Power Reserve
Dimensions: Width Inc Crown 45mm (Exc Crown 40mm)
Thickness: 12mm
Lug to Lug: 46.5mm
Crystal Diameter: 31mm
Crystal Type: Sapphire with non-reflective coating
Luminous Paint Type: Luminova
Bezel: 120 Click Unidirectional
Weight: 89.5g
Strap Bars: Spring Bars
Strap: 1 x Black and 1 x Grey Nylon Webbing Straps