ELVIA Automatic Military Divers Watch with Sapphire Crystal and 24 Jewel Automatic Movement
SKU: ELVIA/DIV1AU ELVIA first produced military specification diver watches of this type and case design in the 1970s for the French Marine Nationale (French Navy). This watch maintains the spirit of their original models. ELVIA was an officially authorized military contractor to the Marine Nationale, alongside notable brands like Beuchat, Tudor, Rolex, Heuer, Luxia, MN Auricoste, Triton, and ZRC. Many companies, including ourselves and CWC, continue to use this case pattern today. The current ELVIA watches are closely based on a case pattern originally made by the renowned Swiss case-making firm MRP S.A. Founded in 1953 and bought by Georges Hauert in 1979, MRP is now independently owned by Patrick Hauert. The case design has remained largely unchanged since the late 1970s. More information can be found on their website: MRP S.A.. In addition to ELVIA, watches using this case pattern have been produced by companies such as Precista, Nilax, and Heuer, who were predecessors to Tag Heue