Item Tag: 22mm

*****OFFICIAL MWC AUTHORISED RESELLERGENUINE ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH 2 YEAR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTYThe Merchant Adventurers are renowned for customer satisfaction & after sales servicePurchase with confidence, knowing we are your direct link from eBay shop to the manufacture*****MWC Military Pilots Chronograph100m Water Resistant – Non Reflective Black PVD Finish Mechanical/Quartz Hybrid MovementSapphire Crystal *****Free Worldwide Shipping*****Remember – If you see a MWC watch you want which we do not have it listed please contact us and we will be able to supply it to youMWC Product Details: SKU Code: CHR21/PVD/HY r.r.p £275 plus shipping – our eBay price includes shipping!This MWC PVD NATO chronograph is based on the same basic specification used by several other leading manufacturers of NATO chronographs but with several detail improvements to improve operation and visibility. Although the watch is made to a specification which is specifically designed to meet the needs of military aircrews it is also ideal for both airline and GA pilots. The actual case size is 45.5mm including the crown and the chronograph uses a VK67 hybrid movement. The difference between these hybrid watches and mechanical chronographs is that the mechanical models are powered by a mainspring which is regulated by a balance wheel and controlled by a set of precision levers, hammers, and gears. With a hybrid chronograph, it is powered by a battery, regulated by a quartz crystal, and also controlled by a set of precision levers, hammers and gears, in essence, it shares some features with both a mechanical and a quartz movement, combining the feel and appearance of a mechanical watch with the advantage of quartz accuracy. In terms of operation, hybrid watches appear outwardly to be mechanical, when you push the top button you get a crisp response just like a mechanical chronograph and the timing hand starts ticking in 1/5 sec increments, at first glance our watchmaker looked at the prototype and thought the watch had a Valjoux 7750 or 7765 movement. When you push the stop button at 5 o’clock you get the same crisp feel as the Chrono stops. Press it again and the hand snaps straight back to 12. The factory rating for the accuracy of this movement is +/-20 seconds a month but we find they tend to be better than this on average and vastly superior to any mechanical chronographs which tend to be accurate to only +/- 2 or 3 seconds a day at best.The biggest plus of all with the hybrid is that it will need significantly less maintenance than any mechanical chronograph and is much less prone to suffering reliability issues in the long term.These models are also ideal if you own several watches because they do not have to be wound before you wear them, all they need is a battery swap every few years and a check of the water-resistance.The special covert matt black non-reflective PVD finish used for this watch is often specified in military contracts for many special forces units as well as by anti-terrorist units and for various covert operations. In the PVD process, the steel is not black all the way through because the colour is created by a special chemical PVD plating process which is vastly superior to the painted finish used on some lower quality watches which can easily fade or rub off. This PVD process means that the colour of the steel is altered at a molecular level, therefore it will not deteriorate even during heavy usage although it can be destroyed if the case is severely damaged by a piece of metal being gouged out or if the case is worn down by continuous heavy abrasion against rocks etc. One final quirk is that there is no tick which many people find baffling and even here at MWC we would be unable to determine if this was a quartz or mechanical watch if we didn’t know which movement that was inside, everyone in the office agreed we would assume that it was mechanical based on its behaviour, so this really is the best of the two technologies and a unique timepiece.Technical Details of this Military ChronographCase Diameter: 44mm exc. the crown, 45.5mm Inc CrownThickness: 13.5mmLug to Lug: 49mmDial Colour: Black Case Material: 316L PVD Stainless SteelCase back: 316L Stainless SteelCrown: Screw Down LockingWater Resistance: 10atm (100m or 330ft)Crystal: Sapphire with Anti-Reflective CoatingStrap: 22mm NATO Nylon WebbingIllumination – Super Luminova for maximum night-time performanceMovement: VK67 Mechanical/Quartz HybridBattery Type: Silver Oxide SR936SWBattery Life: 36 monthsSupplied in a presentation box with 24 month warranty cardPrice Includes tracked UK shipping with Parcel Force/Royal Mail and International Shipping with Royal Mail International Signed For ServicePlease Note: We do not mail to B.F.P.O & P.O Box numbers as a signature is required for proof of receipt. If this is a problem may we suggest that you use a work or relatives address.Occasionally duty may need to be paid at your destination, International buyers need to check their countries custom and tax duties. It is buyer’s responsibility for any custom tax incurred.Order processing time can take 1 working day due to clearance of payment, preparing & packing and posting before 17.00hrs so orders placed after 12.00hrs may not be shipped until the next day. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Merchant Adventurersare an Authorised UK MWC watch dealer and have full authority to sell the item(s) in this listing.MWC items offered for sale in this listing are 100% genuine and supplied with a 24 month manufacturers warranty.Please go to the MWC web site for details of their warranty cover and exclusions i.e. watch glass, strap, batteries etc.Be aware that there are some sellers advertising MWC items marked ‘As new but without tags’ or ‘With slight marks’ etc. and saying they come with a manufacturers warranty- This is not possibleMany manufacturers of military watches suffer problems with illegal fakes. If you are in doubt about any MWC offered for sale, please contact us.MWC’s Head office is in Zurich Switzerland.MWC are a leading supplier, not just to the military but also to police forces, anti terrorist units, airlines, mining companies and a diverse variety of government agencies and departments. They are one of the largest specialist manufacturers of high performance military watches and produce a wide range of models either to customers specific design requirements or by tendering for contracts where quality, reliability and durability are of primary importance.Water resistant does not mean Water Proof – There are industry standards for 30m, 50m 100m etc. *Water Resistant 30m 3bar 50m 5 bar 100m 10 bar 150m 15 bar 300m 30 bar 1000m 100 bar Accidental Splashes yes yes yes yes yes yes Swimming no yes yes yes yes yes Swimming, Snorkelling, Water Sports no no yes yes yes yes Scuba Diving no no no no yes yes Professional Deep Sea Diving * no no no no no yes* *only watches marked “Divers” on the dial should be used for diving, as they fully comply with the international standards for divers watchesTo be assured of excellent customer before & after sales service with a fully backed warranty always purchase from an MWC Factory Authorised ResellerTo view all items for sale in our shop go tohttps://www.ebay.co.uk/str/bridgebythemerchantadventurers