{"product_id":"mwc-1999-2001-pattern-24-jewel-automatic-military-divers-watch-with-sapphire-crystal","title":"MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Black PVD Automatic Military Divers Watch - Sapphire Crystal and 60 Hour Power Reserve","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"google_translate_element\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMWC 300m \/ 1000ft Diver – Black PVD Automatic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiyota 8315 • Sapphire Crystal • 120-Click Bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSKU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIV2001\/PVD\/AUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMWC first introduced this \u003cstrong\u003e300m \/ 1000ft water-resistant diver’s watch\u003c\/strong\u003e in the early 1990s, with a series of evolutionary updates over the following years. Among the various versions produced, the \u003cstrong\u003e1999–2001 dial configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e proved to be the most popular, valued for its clean, uncluttered layout and excellent night-time legibility. This model faithfully retains that dial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original watches used tritium lume, this modern version features \u003cstrong\u003eLuminova\u003c\/strong\u003e, while retaining the encircled \u003cstrong\u003e“T”\u003c\/strong\u003e on the dial as a nod to the historical specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a particularly interesting backstory associated with this design. Although the model was officially discontinued in 2007, an Australian MWC distributor later rediscovered \u003cstrong\u003e500 brand-new quartz examples\u003c\/strong\u003e in storage. These watches had been overlooked when the original owner’s father retired; why exactly 500 remained was unclear, but around the year 2000 the distributor had an ongoing procurement contract supplying \u003cstrong\u003e500 units per year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen these watches were discovered, they were returned to Europe, fully inspected, and pressure-tested before being released. Their rapid sell-out confirmed continued demand for the design and led directly to its \u003cstrong\u003ereintroduction with substantial upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003esapphire crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e120-click unidirectional bezels\u003c\/strong\u003e across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version features a \u003cstrong\u003eblack non-reflective PVD-treated stainless steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, a finish commonly specified for military contracts. The Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) process alters the surface of the steel at a molecular level, producing a highly durable, wear-resistant coating suitable for demanding operational use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case design itself originates from \u003cstrong\u003eMRP S.A. (Switzerland)\u003c\/strong\u003e and has remained largely unchanged since the 1970s. Variations of this same case have been used by well-known brands including \u003cstrong\u003ePrecista, Nilax, Heuer, and CWC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch follows \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Ministry of Defence (MOD) specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e and is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003e20mm NATO strap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300m \/ 1000ft water resistance (30ATM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Miyota 8315 movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e60-hour power reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack non-reflective PVD stainless steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120-click unidirectional bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrewdown locking crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility \u003cstrong\u003eLuminova\u003c\/strong\u003e lume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOD-spec configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with \u003cstrong\u003e20mm black nylon webbing NATO strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24-month guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase material: Black non-reflective PVD stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown: Screwdown locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 30ATM \/ 300m \/ 1000ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel: 120-click unidirectional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Miyota 8315 automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower reserve: Approx. 60 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal type: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal diameter: 31 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuminous material: Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug-to-lug length: 47.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase thickness: 13.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 89.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap width: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap supplied: Black nylon webbing NATO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarantee: 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapphire crystal is highly prized by military personnel, security professionals, and outdoor users due to its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional scratch resistance and impact strength\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under harsh conditions, sapphire offers far greater durability and long-term clarity than standard mineral glass, making it the preferred choice for professional-grade watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40112835690611,"sku":"DIV2001\/PVD\/AUT","price":531.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/DIV2001_PVD_AUT_OCT0011b.jpg?v=1666284592","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.com\/ca\/products\/mwc-1999-2001-pattern-24-jewel-automatic-military-divers-watch-with-sapphire-crystal","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}