{"product_id":"mwc-stainless-steel-gmt-dual-timezone-military-watch-on-nato-strap","title":"MWC Stainless Steel GMT (Dual Time Zone) Military Watch with Sapphire Crystal and Ceramic Bezel on NATO Strap","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eSKU Code: GMT\/SS\/B\/QZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eThis stainless-steel\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eGMT dual time zone watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of our latest models and is powered by the high-performance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eRonda 515.24 quartz GMT movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eanti-reflective, impact-resistant sapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"530\"\u003escratch-resistant ceramic bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"589\"\u003erobust 300m \/ 1000ft water-resistant steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eThe watch is perfectly suitable for swimming, snorkelling, and general water sports. While the water resistance itself is more than adequate for diving, it’s worth noting that—as a GMT watch—the bezel is designed for tracking a second time zone rather than dive timing, so its functionality is more limited for that specific purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eGMT Function Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eThe appeal of a GMT watch lies not in complexity, but in its elegant simplicity. On a conventional watch, the hour hand completes one full rotation every 12 hours. A GMT watch adds a second hour hand that completes just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eone rotation every 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eA corresponding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e24-hour scale\u003c\/strong\u003e—usually on the bezel—allows the wearer to read a second time zone at a glance. Because the GMT hand operates on a true 24-hour cycle, there is no ambiguity between a.m. and p.m., making it exceptionally intuitive and easy to use. This is also why GMT watches can, at first glance, resemble diver’s watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eDesigned for Aviation \u0026amp; Long-Range Travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eThese watches were originally developed for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003elong-haul airline pilots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003emilitary transport aircrew\u003c\/strong\u003e, including those flying aircraft such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eC-130 Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eAirbus A400M\u003c\/strong\u003e. The GMT function allows pilots to instantly reference both departure and destination time zones—an essential requirement for long-range operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eCase Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e45mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexcluding crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300m \/ 1000ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRonda 515.24 GMT Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCeramic, scratch-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScrew-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSapphire with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eCrystal Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eStraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 × 20mm NATO webbing straps (Black \u0026amp; Grey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eFor full operating details of the Ronda 515.24 GMT movement, please see:\u003cbr data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ronda.ch\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Products\/TA_BA\/ba\/5XX.24\/BA_505-24.515-24_e.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ronda.ch\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Products\/TA_BA\/ba\/5XX.24\/BA_505-24.515-24_e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ronda.ch\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/Products\/TA_BA\/ba\/5XX.24\/BA_505-24.515-24_e.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eWhy Sapphire Crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eWe’re often asked why sapphire crystal is superior to standard mineral glass. Simply put,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003esynthetic sapphire is the strongest and most scratch-resistant material available for watch crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eFrom our experience, over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e90% of cracked crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe encounter—even with hardened mineral glass—are mineral rather than sapphire. Sapphire crystals are exceptionally durable because they are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eheat-treated to remove internal stresses\u003c\/strong\u003e, then finished with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003edual anti-reflective coatings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor clarity and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eThese characteristics make sapphire especially popular with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003emilitary personnel, security professionals, police officers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and those with active outdoor lifestyles—groups that account for over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003e70% of our customer base\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s no coincidence that sapphire crystal is now also used on the latest iPhone models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003eSapphire does come at a higher cost, which is why it’s typically reserved for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003ehigher-end watches\u003c\/strong\u003e—but in demanding environments, the durability more than justifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33503911498,"sku":"GMT\/SS\/B\/QZ","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/GMT_SS_B_QZ-BlackStrap-Side_NOV0021b.jpg?v=1768661925","url":"https:\/\/mwc-europe.com\/products\/mwc-stainless-steel-gmt-dual-timezone-military-watch-on-nato-strap","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}