{"product_id":"elvia-automatic-military-divers-watch-with-sapphire-crystal-and-25-jewel-automatic-movement","title":"ELVIA Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire Crystal and 24 Jewel Automatic Movement","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"google_translate_element\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: ELVIA\/DIV1AU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eELVIA first produced military specification diver watches of this type and case design in the 1970s for the French Marine Nationale (French Navy). This watch maintains the spirit of their original models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eELVIA was an officially authorized military contractor to the Marine Nationale, alongside notable brands like Beuchat, Tudor, Rolex, Heuer, Luxia, MN Auricoste, Triton, and ZRC. Many companies, including ourselves and CWC, continue to use this case pattern today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current ELVIA watches are closely based on a case pattern originally made by the renowned Swiss case-making firm MRP S.A. Founded in 1953 and bought by Georges Hauert in 1979, MRP is now independently owned by Patrick Hauert. The case design has remained largely unchanged since the late 1970s. More information can be found on their website: \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrp-sa.ch\"\u003eMRP S.A.\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to ELVIA, watches using this case pattern have been produced by companies such as Precista, Nilax, and Heuer, who were predecessors to Tag Heuer and made the Heuer 844-1 in 1979. Chronosport manufactured the Sea Quartz 30, worn by Tom Selleck in Magnum PI. Currently, CWC and various other companies continue to use this design. This case pattern is historically significant and has stood the test of time, being in continuous production for over 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch measures 45mm including the crown and 40mm excluding the crown. It uses a 20mm military nylon webbing strap, compatible with various NATO strap variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel with non-reflective light sandblasted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-down locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ATM \/ 300m \/ 1000ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Jewel NH35 self-winding automatic with a 41-hour power reserve\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase width (2 o’clock to 8 o’clock):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e42.25mm excluding the crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e47.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal diameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e31mm\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 Elasticated nylon French military webbing strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Sapphire Crystal:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire crystal is superior to standard mineral crystal due to its strength, shatter, and scratch resistance. This makes it ideal for military and security personnel, police officers, and those with active outdoor lifestyles, who account for over 70% of our customers. Sapphire crystals are heat-treated to remove internal stresses, enhancing durability. Although more expensive, sapphire is typically fitted to higher-end watches. Sapphire crystal's robustness and durability make it a preferred choice for those seeking reliability under adverse conditions, and it is now also used in the latest iPhone models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMWC are official distributors for ELVIA watches.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ELVIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40113097998451,"sku":"ELVIA\/DIV1AU","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/ELVIA_DIV1AU-ElviaAuto_AUG0001b.jpg?v=1661187649","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/elvia-automatic-military-divers-watch-with-sapphire-crystal-and-25-jewel-automatic-movement","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}