What movement does MWC use?

Caseback: 316L stainless steel. Crown: 316L stainless steel. Water Resistance: 100 m / 330ft. Movement: 24 Jewel Automatic.

Is CWC a good watch?

The seconds hand ticks away and hits the marks with average accuracy, but it doesn’t really cause huge concern for me. Finally, with a 3, 6, 9 layout and minimal text, this is one of the coolest dive watch dials around—even the CWC logo is inconspicuous, minimal, and 100\% utilitarian.

Is military watch Reliable?

Durable. Military watches are exceptionally durable and are designed to be waterproof and shock-resistant. To be sure, a Rolex or a Grand Seiko can last for generations, but only with the utmost care. Military watches, on the other hand, are meant to take abuse and withstand extreme conditions.

Who makes watches for UK Military?

Bremont, which was established in 2002, has thus sought out a seal of approval. Its 2019 collection includes watches “approved by Her Majesty’s armed forces”. It is now the sole luxury watch producer allowed to legitimately use the insignia of all three services.

Where are CWC watches made?

Switzerland
These CWC watches, built to strict specifications set forth by the MOD, looked virtually identical to those that, only a year or two earlier, had “Hamilton” on their dials. They were all made in Switzerland, with workmanlike ETA or Valjoux movements and unadorned steel cases with fixed strap bars.

What is the standard issue military watch?

Today, the third issued watch MIL-W-46374 is still the official military watch specification, though it has been revised over five times. There are many specific specifications but the number one capability required of watches was survival in difficult conditions ranging from harsh deserts to barren tundras.

What watches do UK military wear?

These are probably the most collectible watches ever worn by the British Army. If you find one for a good price, you’d be wise to pick it up. The brands in question were Omega, Vertex, Grana, Cyma, Eterna, Lemania, Longines, Jaeger Le-Coultre, IWC, Record, Buren, and Timor.

Are CWC watches still issued?

Today, CWC continues to supply watches and CWC straps to British Forces. The CWC “Strap Watch Wrist Nylon” is the official term for NATO strap, and we have supplied these for many years in the Nato grey colour and is issued in grey on the CWC SBS watch.