Founded in Zürich in 1974, MWC (Military Watch Company) was created to design and manufacture rugged, reliable timepieces for those who need them most — military personnel, law enforcement officers, divers, pilots, and professionals working in high-pressure environments.
At MWC, we don’t make fashion accessories. We build purpose-driven watches— tools that are engineered to perform in the real world. Whether you're on patrol, underwater, in the field, or in the cockpit, an MWC watch is made to deliver precision and durability when it counts.
With production, design, and distribution centers in Switzerland, the EU, the USA, and the UK, we supply clients around the globe — from private collectors and watch enthusiasts to military procurement departments and government agencies.
MWC was founded by Wolfgang Obrigheimer, a passionate horologist whose vision shaped the company from its earliest days in Zürich in the 1970s. Wolfgang passed away in 2020 at the age of 91, but his influence remains at the heart of what we do.
Remarkably active until his final months, Wolfgang continued to contribute to our design process, often sketching concepts by hand — a rare and personal approach in today's age of digital design. Many of his original hand-drawn designs from the 1970s and ’80s are still preserved and cherished by the company today.
In his later years, he devoted much of his time to restoring grandfather and mantelpiece clocks, a hobby he pursued with the same care and precision he brought to MWC. That tradition now lives on through his son, who continues the clock restoration business full-time. To honor Wolfgang’s legacy, we plan to release a replica military mantel clock, inspired by a 1927 RAF Mess clock from his personal collection.
Our headquarters, design office, and contract sales team remain based in Zürich, where MWC was originally established. Over the past 25 years, we’ve expanded internationally, opening service and distribution centers across multiple countries. We also maintain manufacturing and assembly operations in both Switzerland and Germany.
To support growing demand, we’ve added a dedicated office in the United States, enabling us to better serve customers across North America.
From retail to military supply, MWC now operates globally through a wide network of distributors and resellers across the EU, UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and many other countries
MWC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of military-specification watches. Our timepieces are used by armed forces, police units, anti-terror teams, government agencies, airlines, mining firms, salvage operations, and more.
We’re known for building rugged, mission-ready watches that meet the highest standards of reliability, durability, and functionality — no matter the environment.
MWC offers private label and OEM production for clients who want bespoke branding or watch configurations. Whether you're developing a new product line or tendering for government supply, we work closely with you to meet precise requirements.
One example is our G10/100UKG model, currently supplied to the British Ministry of Defence and carrying NATO stock number 6645-99-472-3228.
We typically offer private label production starting from 100 to 150 units, depending on the model. This service is ideal for retailers, wholesalers, jewelers, outdoor stores, dive shops, and airlines seeking durable and distinctive branded timepieces.
Get in touch with us
Whether you're an individual collector, a retail buyer, or a government agency, we’d be happy to discuss how MWC can support your needs. For all inquiries, please contact us here.