{"product_id":"div2001-ss-73a","title":"MWC 1970s Pattern Automatic Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal - Limited Edition of 250 Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"google_translate_element\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eSKU: DIV2001\/SS\/73A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eThis watch is inspired by an early case design specified by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) in 1973. While watches from that era could not match today's performance standards—particularly in water resistance and features like sapphire crystal—this model retains many of the original design influences while incorporating modern upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eFor several years, customers have requested this model, so we decided to produce a limited run for private clients and select dealers. While the original 1973 watches used tritium, this version features Luminova for improved luminosity. However, the encircled \"T\" marking has been retained for historical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eThis case design is particularly notable as the direct predecessor to our current range, which dates back to the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eThis model was originally discontinued nearly 20 years ago. However, an unexpected discovery reignited interest. A few years ago, an MWC distributor in Australia uncovered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e500 brand-new watches\u003c\/strong\u003e in their stockroom. These watches, manufactured between 1999 and 2001, had been shipped in batches of 500 over three years. The final batch was overlooked until a stock check was conducted upon the retirement of the owner’s father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eMWC repurchased these watches, which quickly sold out. Due to their popularity, we decided to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003erecreate the design, incorporating modern advancements in watch manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eUpgraded Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original quartz movement was replaced with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eautomatic NH35A movement\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e41-hour power reserve, hand-winding, and hacking for precise synchronization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The previous \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003ehardened mineral glass\u003c\/strong\u003e was upgraded to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its superior scratch and shatter resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e60 or 90-click bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e has been upgraded to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e120-click unidirectional bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eDesign and Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eThe design of this MWC model follows the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eBritish MOD specification\u003c\/strong\u003e (refer to the final two images). Unlike other models in this range, which are based on designs from the early 1990s to 2004, this is the closest to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eoriginal 1973 pattern case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase and Dimensions etc:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter (excluding crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 44.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter (including crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter (2 o’clock to 8 o’clock):\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire with non-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Paint Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120-click unidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Black and 1 x Grey 20mm Nylon Webbing Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e NH35A Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eHand-winding \u0026amp; hacking function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eStraps \u0026amp; Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eStrap Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm nylon military webbing strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eIncluded Straps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Black and 1 x Grey Nylon Webbing Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003eStrap Bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eMany customers ask about the advantages of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e over standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003emineral glass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3999\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eScratch \u0026amp; Shatter Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthetic sapphire is extremely durable, making it ideal for military personnel, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts. 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