{"product_id":"mwc-1999-2001-pattern-quartzday-date-military-divers-watch-with-stainless-steel-case-and-sapphire-crystal","title":"MWC Ltd Edition 1999-2001 Pattern Quartz Day\/Date Military Divers Watch with Stainless Steel Case and Sapphire Crystal","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:  DV2001\/DD\/QZ\/SBZ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"275\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThis watch is a strictly limited edition of just 250 pieces, making it a particularly rare release. The watch shown in the images is the pre production prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"538\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eThe first batch is scheduled to arrive in July, with subsequent production taking place in a series of small, batches over the following two years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eMWC originally produced the predecessor to this 300m (1000ft) water-resistant diver’s watch between the early 1990s and 2004. While minor details evolved over that period, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e1999–2001 dial pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e proved to be the most successful, thanks to its exceptionally clear, uncluttered layout and outstanding low-light visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eThis model retains that proven dial design. While the original watches used tritium, the current version utilises \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"666\"\u003emodern Luminova\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering excellent night-time performance without the use of radioactive materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nipy25\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eRediscovery \u0026amp; Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eOver 20 years after this range was discontinued, an unexpected discovery brought it back to life. An MWC distributor in Australia uncovered \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e500 brand-new watches\u003c\/strong\u003e dating from 1999–2001, originally produced for a procurement contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eFollowing their rediscovery during a detailed stock check, we acquired the entire batch. Their immediate popularity led directly to the decision to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003ereintroduce the model\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its original character while incorporating modern upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wlvgwr\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eUpgrades \u0026amp; Improvements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eAdvances in manufacturing over the past two decades have allowed us to significantly enhance the specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rvkigo\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded from hardened mineral glass to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e for superior scratch and impact resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lzj8p9\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e120-click unidirectional bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e (earlier models used 60 or 90 clicks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dvjidl\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eSwiss Ronda 517 Day\/Date quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1flfu5b\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eHistorical Case Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eThis watch is based on a case design originally produced by the Swiss case manufacturer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eMRP S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1953 and still operating today under Patrick Hauert. The design has remained largely unchanged since the late 1970s—testament to its durability and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pt3t0e\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Notable Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eThis case pattern has been widely used across the industry by brands such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003ePrecista, Nilax, Elvia, and Heuer\u003c\/strong\u003e (pre-Tag Heuer). Notable examples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15adok\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eHeuer 844-1 (1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mcv8e\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eChronosport Sea Quartz 30 (famously worn by Tom Selleck in \u003cem data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eMagnum P.I.\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eThe design continues to be produced today and has remained in continuous use for over four decades. The overall configuration of this MWC model is also closely aligned with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eBritish Ministry of Defence specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q11yyz\" data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15domq1\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eCasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin-finished non-reflective stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dckrna\" data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-down locking crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1780ycy\" data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ATM \/ 300m \/ 1000ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u6zwhz\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss Ronda 517 Day\/Date quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"di60kf\" data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 371 \/ SR920SW with up to 60 months (~5 years) battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1v7vjnq\" data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nhlupr\" data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eCase Diameter (excluding crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ddxc2\" data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eCase Diameter (including crown):\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ethmud\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003eCase Width (2H–8H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b2dy31\" data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eLug-to-Lug Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14i6sx9\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b4a1k6\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y4t4nb\" data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"og344\" data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel with stainless steel insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nhqg08\" data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003eLuminous Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luminova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17uol2o\" data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003eStrap Bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulderless spring bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8t82rr\" data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g5qte7\" data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrap: \u003c\/b\u003eSupplied with an Admiralty Grey NATO Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g5qte7\" data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 89.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"km4exd\" data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rnj6ze\" data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003eGuarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-month manufacturer’s warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19ve03e\" data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003eSapphire is widely regarded as the premium material for watch crystals due to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eexceptional scratch and impact resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eIn practical terms, the vast majority of cracked crystals occur on watches fitted with mineral glass. Sapphire offers significantly greater durability under demanding conditions, making it the preferred choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003emilitary personnel, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4238\"\u003eEach sapphire crystal is heat-treated to relieve internal stresses and finished with an anti-reflective coating to enhance clarity. 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