SKU Code: SUB/SS/24TA

This military-specification diver’s watch features Tritium GTLS tubes, a scratch- and impact-resistant sapphire crystal, and a ceramic bezel. As one of our latest automatic 24-jewel mechanical military diver’s watches, it offers exceptional value for a self-luminous automatic diver’s watch with such a high specification.

Superior Night Visibility

The Gaseous Tritium Light Sources (GTLS) make this one of the most visible watches in low-light or nighttime conditions. The Tritium vials on the H3 dial are up to 100 times brighter than standard luminous dials, ensuring instant readability at a glance. 

Dimensions

The watch measures 45mm including the crown and 40mm excluding the crown. It is designed to fit 20mm webbing straps, making it compatible with other MWC military diver’s watches and many leading brands. This provides a wide selection of U.S. pattern nylon webbing straps and European NATO straps for 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 of sapphire crystal compared to standard mineral glass. Synthetic sapphire is one of the strongest materials used for watch crystals, offering exceptional scratch and shatter resistance.

This makes it highly appealing to military personnel, security forces, police officers, and outdoor enthusiasts, who account for over 70% of our customers. From our experience, more than 90% of cracked watch crystals in accidental damage cases involve mineral glass, even when hardened.

What makes sapphire crystal so strong?

After manufacturing, sapphire glass undergoes heat treatment to eliminate internal stresses that could weaken the material. It is then crafted into watch crystals and coated with two layers of anti-reflective treatment for improved visibility.

Interestingly, sapphire crystal is now used in the latest iPhone screens due to its extreme durability. While it does increase the cost of a watch, it is a premium feature typically found in high-end timepieces, providing superior longevity and resilience in harsh conditions.