OFFICIAL MWC AUTHORISED RESELLER. 1970s Pattern Automatic Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal – Limited Edition of 250 Pieces. 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. 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. 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. Movement: NH35a with 41-Hour Power Reserve. Casing: Stainless Steel with Chromed Finish. Crown: Screw down Locking. Dimensions: Width Inc Crown 45mm Exc. Sapphire Crystal with non reflective coating. Lug to Lug: 46.5mm. Straps: 1 x 20mm Black & 1 x Grey Military Webbing Strap. Please note certain restrictions apply as outlined on the MWC web site. O Box numbers as a signature is required for proof of receipt. If this is a. May we suggest that you use a work or. 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. 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. Many manufacturers of military watches suffer problems with illegal fakes. 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 view all items for sale in our shop go to.