MWC Classic 1950s/1960s Pattern 25 Jewel Automatic "Adventurer" Watch with 200m Water Resistance and Retro Luminous Paint, Sapphire Crystal on a High Quality Seat Belt NATO Strap

MWC Classic 1950s/1960s Pattern 25 Jewel Automatic "Adventurer" Watch with 200m Water Resistance and Retro Luminous Paint, Sapphire Crystal on a High Quality Seat Belt NATO StrapSKU Code: XADV1 This watch is based on a 1950s 1960s pattern exploration and adventurer watch. It features a box sapphire crystal that looks identical to the original plexiglass crystal. The movement is a Ronda R 150 or equivalent, a sophisticated 25 jewel automatic mechanism with an impressive frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). This precision crafted powerhouse boasts a substantial 38 hour power reserve, ensuring enduring performance. It

SKU Code: XADV1

This watch is based on a 1950s/1960s pattern exploration and adventurer watch. It features a box sapphire crystal that looks identical to the original plexiglass crystal. The movement is a Ronda R 150 or equivalent, a sophisticated 25-jewel automatic mechanism with an impressive frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). This precision-crafted powerhouse boasts a substantial 38-hour power reserve, ensuring enduring performance. It is also equipped with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, exemplifying both efficiency and convenience.

The watch uses Luminova instead of the Tritium that was used in the 1960s. The main advantage of Luminova is that it does not deteriorate with age and is non-radioactive. In this variant, the paint color mimics the appearance of aged Tritium paint.

Dimensions and Specifications:

• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Width (Excluding Crown): 36 mm
• Width (Including Crown): 39.5 mm
• Thickness (with Crystal): 13.3 mm
• Lug to Lug: 43.5 mm
• Water Resistance: 200m / 660ft
• Movement: 25 Jewel Ronda R 150 or equivalent
• Power Reserve: 38 hours
• Crown: Screw-down locking crown
• Caseback: Screw
• Crystal: Sapphire Crystal *
• Paint: Luminova
• Strap: High Quality 20mm Seatbelt NATO Strap

Benefits of Sapphire Crystal: Many people ask about the advantages of sapphire crystal over the original plexiglass. Synthetic sapphire is the best material for watch crystals due to its strength, shatter-resistance, and scratch-resistance. These characteristics make it highly appealing to military and security personnel, police officers, and people who lead active outdoor lifestyles—groups that account for over 70% of our customers.

The original plexiglass crystals, made of plastic/acrylic, used in the 1960s had the drawback of being easily scratched and susceptible to cracking upon impact. Additionally, they greatly limited the water resistance of the watch. Over 90% of cracked crystal incidents involve watches with mineral glass or plexiglass. Even hardened mineral crystals do not match sapphire's durability under adverse conditions.

Sapphire crystals are strong because they are heat-treated to remove internal stresses, which can cause weakness. The crystals are then made into watch faces and coated with two layers of anti-reflective material. Interestingly, sapphire crystal is now used on the latest iPhones. While sapphire crystal comes at a higher price, it is typically found in higher-end watches due to its superior durability.