{"product_id":"mwc-1985-pattern-military-divers-watch-with-chromed-case-and-sapphire-crystal-limited-edition-of-250-pieces","title":"MWC 1985 Pattern Military Divers Watch with Chromed Case and Sapphire Crystal - Limited Edition of 250 Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"google_translate_element\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: DIV2001\/SS\/85QZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is closely based on a case design manufactured by us in 1985. 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 such as a contemporary Swiss Ronda 715li movement with 10 year battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 1985 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\u003eThis case design and finish is particularly notable as a predecessor to our current range, this case pattern dates right back to the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model range was originally discontinued nearly 20 years ago. However, an unexpected discovery reignited interest. A few years ago, an MWC distributor in Australia uncovered \u003cstrong\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\u003eMWC repurchased these watches, which quickly sold out. Due to their popularity, we decided to \u003cstrong\u003erecreate the design, incorporating modern advancements in watch manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two models were specifically introduced and  to the range which were the 1973 automatic and the 1985 quartz  which have been regularly requested by a large number of buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original quartz movement which was used in the 1980s had a very short battery life and was upgraded to the Swiss Ronda 715li which has an extremely long battery life of 10 years this movement also has  hacking for precise synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The previous \u003cstrong\u003ehardened mineral glass\u003c\/strong\u003e was upgraded to \u003cstrong\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its superior scratch and shatter resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original \u003cstrong\u003e60 or 90-click bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e has been upgraded to a \u003cstrong\u003e120-click unidirectional bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this MWC model follows the \u003cstrong\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 one of the closest to the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1973 pattern case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase \u0026amp; Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromed Stainless Steel\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\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (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\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120-click unidirectional bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ronda 715li\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattery Life: 10 Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHacking function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraps \u0026amp; Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm nylon military webbing strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Straps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x Black and 1 x Grey Nylon Webbing Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eShoulderless Strap Bars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany customers ask about the advantages of \u003cstrong\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e over standard \u003cstrong\u003emineral glass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\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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