MWC Swiss Made 500m (1640ft) Water Resistant Automatic Divers Watch in Stainless Steel With Sapphire Crystal, Ceramic Bezel and Helium Valve

Product Details

SKU Code: CH/500M/SS/SIL

Introducing the MWC 500m water-resistant diver watches with helium escape valve, part of MWC's latest elite range. These 100% Swiss Made watches are designed for both professional and recreational use, featuring:

• Impact-Resistant Sapphire Crystal: Ensures durability and clarity.
• Scratch-Resistant Ceramic Bezel: Ideal for a wide range of applications, from office environments to the most challenging outdoor activities, including professional diving.
• High-Quality Movement: Equipped with a 25-jewel Swiss Ronda R150 automatic movement, offering a 40-hour power reserve and a hacking function for precise synchronization.

Key Features:

Helium Escape Valve:

• All MWC 500M diver models come with a helium escape valve, crucial for saturation divers. Helium molecules, being extremely small, can penetrate the watch seals under high pressure. This valve allows helium to escape during decompression, preventing internal pressure buildup that could damage the watch.

Why Helium?:

• Helium is used in deep-sea mixed gas diving to avoid the negative effects of nitrogen, such as nitrogen narcosis. The helium escape valve ensures the watch remains functional and undamaged during and after deep dives.

Usage:

• While typical divers may not need a helium valve, it's essential for deep dive watches like the 500M range to ensure durability and reliability under extreme conditions.

Dimensions and Specifications:

• Movement: 25 Jewel Swiss Ronda R150 Automatic with hacking function
• Water Resistance: 500m / 1640ft
• Helium Escape Valve
• Crown: Screw Down Locking
• Case Width: 44mm
• Case Thickness: 13.4mm
• Crystal Type: Shatter and Scratch Resistant Sapphire with Anti-Reflective Coating
• Lug to Lug: 52mm
• Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
• Bezel: 120-click unidirectional with ceramic insert
• Illumination: Swiss Super-Luminova C3 on markers and hands
• Strap: 22mm Silicone/Rubber

Benefits of Sapphire Crystal:

• Durability: Synthetic sapphire is highly resistant to shattering and scratching, making it the preferred material for high-end watch crystals.
• Strength: Heat-treated to remove internal stresses, enhancing its strength and durability.
• Appeal: Favored by military and security personnel, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Over 70% of our customers belong to these groups.
• Comparison: While hardened mineral crystals are more durable than regular glass, they don’t match the durability of sapphire. The superior strength of sapphire is why it's also used in the latest iPhones and high-end watches.

These attributes make the MWC 500M diver watch an excellent choice for those seeking a robust, reliable, and stylish timepiece suitable for both professional diving and everyday use.

• Delivery

  • Shipping Information

    Europe, UK, and Rest of World

    Tracked Mail:

    • Europe: €11.75 / £9.99 / US$12.95
    • UK: £7.95 / €9.50 / US$10.50
    • Rest of World: US$22.75 / €20.50 / £17.50

    Express Courier (UPS or FedEx):

    • Europe: €23.50 / £19.99 / US$25.95
    • UK (UPS/DPD):  £12.95 / €15.25 / US$16.95
    • Rest of World: US$45.50 / €41.25 / £34.95

    Note: The exact shipping cost may vary slightly depending on the weight and dimensions, but it will only differ by a small amount and will be shown at checkout. The above rates cover approximately 85% of parcels.

    Order and Shipment Confirmation

    You will generally receive two emails after placing an order:

    1. Confirmation of receipt of the order and payment.
    2. Notification of shipment once the goods are dispatched.

    Processing Time: Orders are shipped by the Post Office or Courier within 48 hours of payment processing. Note that our shipping centers are closed on Saturdays and Sundays; therefore, orders placed during this time may take up to 72 hours to be dispatched. This includes orders placed after 14:00 (CET) on Fridays.

    Estimated Delivery Times (in working days):

    • Europe:
      • UPS: 2 to 5 days
      • Registered Mail: 7 to 14 days
    • UK:
      • DPD or UPS: 24 hours
      • Tracked Mail: 1 to 2 days
    • Rest of World:
      • UPS: 3 to 10 days
      • Registered Mail: 7 to 21 days*

    *Some countries are notoriously slow to process goods on arrival, including Israel, Hong Kong, Macau, Mexico, South Africa, and some South American countries. Significant delays can also occur in other countries in Africa. For time-sensitive deliveries, we recommend using UPS, DHL, or FedEx.

    All shipping estimates exclude Saturdays and Sundays.

    While we strive to deliver within the above timeframes, they are guides, and delivery cannot be guaranteed. We are not responsible for delays caused by couriers or any national postal service. If your goods are not delivered within the estimated time, please contact us at admin@mwc.watch, and we will do our best to resolve the issue promptly. We are not liable for any loss caused by late delivery.

    Our delivery charges cover the cost of shipping to you but do not include import charges and administration fees to clear the goods when entering your country if applicable.

    It is the purchaser's responsibility to understand that charges may be levied and to pay all subsequent import taxes and duties on goods shipped to their country. If items are returned to MWC due to rejected payment, subsequent charges incurred (such as import duty and processing costs) will be deducted from any refund issued. For more information, please contact accounts@mwc-distribution.com

    If you need to clarify any details regarding local taxes for your location, please contact us before placing an order. For clarification, goods shipped to the EU can be dispatched from our EU location if ordered at https://mwc.eu/, and we also have a dedicated UK shipping center at https://mwcwatches.co.uk/. In the United States, orders under $800 do not incur taxes or fees. In Australia, orders up to AU$1000 are tax-free. Many other countries have similar regulations, which you can verify using this helpful link: Zonos De Minimis Values and also this link to calculate taxes for shipments to most countries worldwide https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

    We do not accept liability for goods lost after delivery to a PO Box. We reserve the right to cancel orders where the delivery address is a PO Box. Similarly, we do not accept liability for goods lost after confirmed delivery to APO or BFPO locations.

    Customer Notification: It is the customer's responsibility to notify us if goods are not received within 21 days of the estimated delivery date. If no notification is made within this period, the buyer is deemed to have received the goods.

    Safe Place Deliveries

    Some delivery companies allow for delivery without a signature, leaving the item in a "safe place" (e.g., shed, garage, porch). If you choose this option, it is at your own risk. We initially send items by a secure service requiring a signature or proof of delivery. Using a "safe place" increases the risk of theft. We advise ensuring deliveries require a signature to ensure safe receipt.

    Failed Deliveries

    If an item is refused and returned to us, we will refund the order less the outbound and inbound shipping charges once the item is received back at our packing and shipping center. For business locations, please notify the receiving personnel of the expected delivery to avoid refusals. Usually, we will be notified of delivery issues and will email you for instructions. It is important to act quickly to avoid return and associated costs.

    For any questions or further assistance, please contact us at admin@mwc.watch.