Product Details

GG-W-113 – Vietnam War Pattern Automatic Military Watch

SKU Code: GG-W-113S25

The GG-W-113 Automatic is based on the classic U.S. military field watch specification widely issued during the Vietnam War era (1960s–1970s). Originally produced by Hamilton, Benrus, and Bulova, the GG-W-113 was known for its reliability in the field and remains one of the most collectible U.S. military watches.

This modern re-creation is visually almost identical to the originals but has been upgraded with a 24-jewel automatic movement and a box sapphire crystal for superior toughness and clarity. The sapphire retains the vintage look of plexiglass but is far more scratch- and shatter-resistant. The automatic movement also offers hand-winding capability, blending modern practicality with historical authenticity.

Together with the A-11 (WWII) and A-17 (Korean War), the GG-W-113 completes the MWC trilogy of historically faithful U.S. military watches.

Technical Specifications

• Case Width (inc. crown): 38 mm
• Case Width (exc. crown): 36 mm
• Thickness: 12.9 mm
• Lug Size: 18 mm
• Lug-to-Lug: 43 mm
• Lug Type: Spring
• Case Material: 316L stainless steel
• Caseback: Screw-down with engraved serial number
• Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down
• Dial Color: Black (Vietnam-era pattern)
• Movement: 24-jewel automatic (self-winding, with hand-wind option)
• Crystal: Box sapphire – shatter- and scratch-resistant
• Water Resistance: 10 ATM / 100 m / 330 ft
• Luminous Material: Luminova on dial and hands
• Strap: Retro stainless steel "Bonklip" bracelet + additional webbing strap
• Packaging: Gift box
• Warranty: 24 months

Sapphire Crystal Benefits

Why Sapphire Crystal?
Sapphire crystal is the gold standard for watch crystals, offering unmatched strength, scratch resistance, and shatter resistance. These qualities make it ideal for military personnel, police officers, and active outdoor enthusiasts, who collectively represent over 70% of MWC’s customer base.

Advantages:

• Durability: Over 90% of cracked watch crystals are made from mineral glass, even when hardened. Sapphire crystals are significantly more resilient under adverse conditions.
• Heat Treatment: Sapphire crystals undergo a manufacturing process that removes internal stresses, resulting in exceptional strength.
• Anti-Reflective Coating: Two layers of coating enhance legibility in various lighting conditions.
• Modern Applications: Sapphire crystal is now used in devices such as the latest iPhones, showcasing its premium quality.

Though sapphire crystal comes at a higher cost, its durability and performance make it a worthwhile investment for higher-end watches like the GG-W-113.

This watch represents a seamless blend of heritage and modernity, making it an exceptional choice for collectors, military history enthusiasts, and those seeking a rugged yet stylish timepiece for everyday wear.

• Delivery

  • Delivery charges are as follows:

    USA/CANADA	EUROPE	UK	REST OF THE WORLD
    Tracked Mail US$11.50	Tracked Mail €11.75 / £10.25 / US$11.50	Tracked Mail  £9.95	Tracked Mail US$11.50 / €11.75 / £10.25
    Express Courier UPS or FedEx  US$25.00	Express Courier UPS or FedEx  €27.50 / £24.00 / US$27.00	Express Courier  UPS £12.95	Express Courier UPS or FedEx  US$41.50 / €42.50 / £36.50

    You will generally receive two emails after placing an order, the first will be a confirmation of receipt of the order and payment, this will be followed by a notification of shipment  once the goods are dispatched. When an order and payment has been processed, goods will be shipped by the Post Office or Courier within 48 hours. Please note that our shipping centers are closed on Saturdays and Sundays therefore orders placed during this time may take up to 72 hours to be dispatched, this includes orders after 13:00 European time on Fridays.

    The estimated delivery times in working days are set out below: *

    • USA Registered Mail: 4 to 12 days
    • USA UPS: 2 to 3 days
    • Europe UPS: 2 to 5 days
    • Europe Registered Mail: 7 to 14 days
    • UK DPD or UPS: 12 to 48 hours
    • UK Royal Mail: 1 to 3 days
    • Rest of World UPS: 3 to 10 days
    • Rest of World Registered Mail: 7 to 21 days

    All shipping estimates exclude Saturdays and Sundays when our packing and shipping centres are closed and also some countries postal services do not operate at the weekend.
    

    * Some countries are prone to be notoriously slow to process goods on arrival, among these countries are Israel, Hong Kong, Macau, Mexico, South Africa and some South American countries. We also tend to experience significant delays with many countries in Africa in addition to South Africa, you can always contact us for advice although we do not know with certainty exactly which countries will be slow, and which will be fast but the above estimates are a pretty good guide for most countries, keen in mind remote territories or those with slow customs processing can also tend to be problematic. Regardless of the processing speed, all of our shipments are fully insured against Loss.

    Please Note: We recommend using UPS, DHL or Fedex, which we offer as an option, if the delivery is very time sensitive and you are aware that your local Postal Service he's not particularly reliable.

    Whilst we make every effort to deliver your order within the above timeframes this is a guide and delivery cannot be guaranteed. We will not accept responsibility for delays caused by our Couriers or any National postal service. If the goods are not delivered within the time we have estimated, please feel free to contact us or email admin@mwc.watch, and we will do everything possible to resolve the issue promptly. We will not be liable for any loss caused to you by late delivery.

    Our delivery charges covers the cost of shipping the goods to you. However, this does not include import charges and administration fees to clear the goods when entering your country. 

    If you need to clarify any details regarding local taxes for your location, please contact us before placing an order. For clarification, goods shipped to the EU can be dispatched from our EU location if ordered on this site, and we also have a UK shipping center if you order at www.mwcwatches.co.uk

    In the United States, orders under $800 do not incur taxes or fees. In Australia, orders up to AU$1000 are tax-free. Many other countries have similar regulations, which you can verify using this helpful link: Zonos De Minimis Values and also another link below to calculate taxes for shipments to most countries which is here https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

    It is the responsibility of the purchaser to understand that charges may apply and pay all subsequent import tax and duty on goods shipped to their respective Country. In the instance that items are returned to MWC as a result of a rejected payment, subsequent charges incurred such as Import Duty and processing costs will be deducted from any refund issued. For further information on this please contact accounts@mwc-distribution.com 

    We do not accept any liability for goods that have been lost after delivery to a PO Box. We reserve the right to cancel orders where the delivery address is a PO Box. Furthermore, we also do not accept any liability for goods that have been lost after they are confirmed as delivered to APO or BFPO locations. 

    It is the Customer's responsibility to notify us if the goods have not been received within 21 days of the estimated delivery date or time of ordering. If no notification is made within this time period the buyer shall be deemed to have received the goods.

    Failed delivery of an item ordered due to non-acceptance of the delivery

    Please note that if you order an item and the delivery company inform us that the item was refused it would be returned back to us, in many cases especially with FedEx, UPS etc they will also charge a return fee to send it back. Because in these circumstances we have done everything that is required to get the item to you we would refund less both the outbound and Inbound shipping charges once the item was received back at our packing and shipping centre. Unfortunately sometimes if you are having the order delivered to a business location the people receiving inbound parcels are prone to refuse an item without checking with the individual concerned we would strongly recommend being very cautious in this situation and notifying the people who handle the incoming parcels that you are expecting a delivery to avoid this problem occurring. Usually, we would be notified there is a delivery issue and would email you for your instructions, normally these sorts of problems can be avoided if you contact the carrier and tell them there is an error but it's very important to act quickly to avoid the return and associated costs.