MWC 1970s Pattern Automatic Military Divers

This watch is inspired by an early case design specified by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) in 1973. While watches from that era could not match today's performance standards—particularly in water resistance and features like sapphire crystal—this model retains many of the original design influences while incorporating modern upgrades.

For several years, customers have requested this model, so we decided to produce a limited run for private clients and select dealers. While the original 1973 watches used tritium, this version features Luminova for improved luminosity. However, the encircled "T" marking has been retained for historical accuracy.

This case design is particularly notable as the direct predecessor to our current range, which dates back to the late 1970s.

This model was originally discontinued nearly 20 years ago. However, an unexpected discovery reignited interest. A few years ago, an MWC distributor in Australia uncovered 500 brand-new watches in their stockroom. These watches, manufactured between 1999 and 2001, had been shipped in batches of 500 over three years. The final batch was overlooked until a stock check was conducted upon the retirement of the owner’s father.

MWC repurchased these watches, which quickly sold out. Due to their popularity, we decided to recreate the design, incorporating modern advancements in watch manufacturing.