{"product_id":"mwc-1999-2001-pattern-quartz-day-date-military-divers-watch-with-stainless-steel-case-and-sapphire-crystal-on-a-matching-bracelet","title":"MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Quartz Day\/Date Military Divers Watch with Stainless Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal on a Matching Bracelet","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: DIV2001\/DD\/SSBL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMWC 300m Quartz Military Diver’s Watch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining a classic military dial with modern materials, this MWC diver’s watch features a Swiss Ronda day\/date movement, sapphire crystal and a matching stainless steel bracelet. Its uncluttered dial, luminous hands and markers, and 300m water resistance make it a practical choice for everyday wear and demanding outdoor use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMWC manufactured the original version from the early 1990s until 2004. Although the dial evolved during that period, the 1999–2001 pattern proved particularly popular for its clear layout and excellent readability in low light. This model retains that distinctive design, replacing the original tritium illumination with non-radioactive Luminova.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRediscovered and Reintroduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decision to revive this watch followed an unexpected discovery by an MWC distributor in Australia. During a detailed stock check, the distributor’s son found 500 unused watches manufactured between 1999 and 2001 for a procurement contract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMWC was offered the opportunity to buy back the watches. Their popularity encouraged us to reintroduce the design, preserving its original character while upgrading key components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current model incorporates several improvements over its predecessor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire crystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replaces the original hardened mineral glass, providing excellent scratch resistance and lasting clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120-click bezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers finer adjustment than the earlier 60- or 90-click versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Ronda 517 movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides day\/date functionality and a nominal battery life of approximately 45 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic Military Diver’s Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case closely follows the established pattern associated with Swiss case manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrp-sa.ch\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRP S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With roots in the late 1970s, this distinctive design has a long history in military and professional diving watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated case patterns have appeared in watches from brands including Precista, Nilax, Elvia, Heuer and CWC. Well-known examples include the Heuer 844-1 and the Chronosport Sea Quartz 30, famously worn by Tom Selleck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum, P.I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis MWC model draws on that heritage and the practical design principles of British Ministry of Defence diver’s watch specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matching stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swiss Ronda 517 quartz with day\/date display\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45 months\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 ATM \/ 300m \/ 1000ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw-down locking crown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sapphire with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminous material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-radioactive Luminova\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase width, measured from 2 to 8 o’clock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-lug length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 47.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 170 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24-month manufacturer’s warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire offers excellent scratch resistance, helping the crystal remain clear through regular use. The anti-reflective coating reduces reflections and improves dial visibility in changing light conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese qualities make sapphire a valuable upgrade for a watch intended for military, professional and outdoor use. Although highly scratch-resistant, sapphire can still chip or crack under a severe impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63784455602506,"sku":"DIV2001\/DD\/SSBL","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/files\/DIV2001_DD_SSBL_b.png?v=1791018435","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatches.co.uk\/products\/mwc-1999-2001-pattern-quartz-day-date-military-divers-watch-with-stainless-steel-case-and-sapphire-crystal-on-a-matching-bracelet","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}