MWC Mk III Stainless Steel 1950's Pattern 100m Water Resistant Automatic Military Watch with Sapphire Crystal (12/24 Hour Dial Variant)

SKU Code: MKIII/AU/SS/1224

This MKIII variant features an unbranded dial, a popular request among many MWC clients. The MKIII automatic is a modern recreation of the classic 1950s NATO specification watches, originally made under the UK Ministry of Defence reference 6B/346 Mk XI. While it retains the vintage style of those timepieces, it incorporates a modern 24-jewel automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and hacking function, offering greatly improved accuracy.

Due to budget constraints, modern military forces can no longer afford watches of this quality, opting instead for cheaper models that meet their needs. Historically, forces worldwide purchased watches from brands like Rolex, IWC, Omega, and Longines. Those days are gone, but many still desire a military-pattern watch with higher specifications. The MKIII fulfills this need, sparing no expense to create a superior quality product. From the high-performance movement to the brushed stainless steel 1950s/60s design case, manufactured and hand-finished in Zurich, this model represents exceptional craftsmanship. It also features an upgraded scratch and shatter-resistant sapphire crystal with a non-reflective coating.

The watch includes a screw caseback and screw-down crown, making it highly accurate, robust, and water-resistant up to 100m (330ft).

Specifications:

• Diameter: 38 mm (excluding crown), 40 mm (including crown)
• Lug to Lug: 45 mm
• Water Resistance: 100 m / 330 ft
• Luminous Material: Super Luminova
• Movement: 24 Jewel NH35A Automatic Movement
• Power Reserve: 41 Hours
• Crown: Screw-down
• Caseback: Screw-down
• Crystal: Shatter and Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
• Thickness: 11.3 mm
• Weight: 73 g
• Strap: 20 mm NATO Webbing Strap

Benefits of Sapphire Crystal:

Many people ask about the benefits of sapphire crystal over standard mineral crystal. Synthetic sapphire is the best material for watch crystals due to its strength and resistance to shattering and scratching. These characteristics make it highly appealing to military and security personnel, police officers, and people who lead active outdoor lifestyles, who comprise over 70% of our customers.

When clients experience accidents resulting in cracked crystals, over 90% of the cases involve watches with mineral glass crystals, even though we use hardened mineral crystals. Sapphire crystals are heat-treated to remove internal stresses, enhancing their strength. They also feature two layers of anti-reflective coating. Interestingly, sapphire crystal is now used in the latest iPhone models. Although sapphire crystal comes at a higher cost, it is typically found in higher-end watches due to its superior durability.

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.

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If you are not satisfied with your purchase or it does not meet your requirements, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. The item must be in its original condition and packaging. To return a watch, please notify us using the form at the link below.

Please note that the watch, strap, or other purchased item must be in new and resalable condition. The returns policy will not apply if the item has been worn, the plastic protectors on the dial and/or caseback have been removed, or if there are other signs of usage, such as a worn strap. Essentially, the goods should not have been used beyond what would be expected if you had handled or examined an item in a shop before purchase.

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