MWC 1999-2001 Pattern Quartz Day/Date Military Divers Watch in Covert Black PVD with Sapphire Crystal
SKU: DIV2001/DD/PVD MWC first manufactured the predecessor to this 300m/1000ft water-resistant diver's watch between the early 1990s and 2004. Although some details, such as the dial design, changed over that period, the 1999-2001 pattern dial remains the clear winner due to its easily readable, uncluttered layout and first-rate nighttime performance. This watch retains that original dial pattern and, while the original watches used tritium, these new versions use Luminova, which is free of radioactive elements. PVD Treated Case The watch case is PVD treated, a finish often specified in military contracts for special forces units, anti-terrorist units, and covert operations. The PVD process creates a black finish on the steel at a molecular level, vastly superior to painted finishes that can easily fade or rub off. This means the color will not deteriorate even during heavy usage, though severe damage can compromise the finish. Rediscovery and Remake Although this watch was discontinu