SKU Code: SUB/SS/24TA
Thismilitary-specification divers watchfeaturesTritium GTLS tubes, ascratch- and impact-resistant sapphire crystal, and aceramic bezel. As one of our latestautomatic 24-jewel mechanical military divers watches, it offersexceptional valuefor a self-luminous automatic divers watch with such a high specification.
Superior Night Visibility
TheGaseous Tritium Light Sources (GTLS)make this one of themost visible watchesin low-light or nighttime conditions. TheTritium vials on the H3 dialareup to 100 times brighterthan standard luminous dials, ensuringinstant readability at a glance.
Dimensions
The watch measures45mm including the crownand40mm excluding the crown. It is designed to fit20mm webbing straps, making it compatible with otherMWC military divers watchesand many leading brands. This provides a wide selection ofU.S. pattern nylon webbing strapsandEuropean NATO strapsfor customization.
Specifications
- Water Resistance: 300m / 1000ft
- Movement: NH35A Automatic (24 jewels)
- Luminous Technology: GTLS Tritium Light Sources
- Bezel: Ceramic
- Crown: Screw-down
- Case Width: 45mm (including crown) / 40mm (excluding crown)
- Case Thickness: 15mm
- Crystal Diameter: 31mm
- Crystal Type:Non-reflective, impact-resistant sapphire
- Lug-to-Lug: 49mm
- Weight: 89.5g
- Strap: 20mm Nylon Webbing
Why Choose Sapphire Crystal?
Many customers ask about the benefits ofsapphire crystalcompared to standard mineral glass.Synthetic sapphireis one of thestrongest materialsused for watch crystals, offeringexceptional scratch and shatter resistance.
This makes it highly appealing tomilitary personnel, security forces, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts, who account for over70% of our customers. From our experience,more than 90% of cracked watch crystalsin accidental damage cases involvemineral glass, even when hardened.
What makes sapphire crystal so strong?
After manufacturing,sapphire glass undergoes heat treatmentto eliminate internal stresses that could weaken the material. It is thencrafted into watch crystalsand coated withtwo layers of anti-reflective treatmentfor improved visibility.
Interestingly,sapphire crystal is now used in the latest iPhone screensdue to its extreme durability. While it does increase the cost of a watch, it is apremium featuretypically found inhigh-end timepieces, providingsuperior longevity and resiliencein harsh conditions.
