Product Details

Product Code: DIV/82PVD/AU/D

Overview
This diver's watch is a modern reissue of one of our original 1980s military designs, recreated in a rugged black PVD-coated stainless steel case. One variant of this watch was developed specifically for a U.S. defense contractor who had secured a substantial supply deal.

This updated version features several major upgrades over the original, including a scratch- and shatter-resistant sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and a 24-jewel NH35A automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve—making it a serious tool watch built for demanding environments.

Covert-Ready PVD Finish
The matte black non-reflective PVD coating is often specified in military contracts, particularly for special forces, counter-terrorism units, and covert operations.

Unlike painted finishes on lower-quality watches (which can chip, fade, or rub off), the PVD process chemically bonds the black layer to the steel at a molecular level, delivering exceptional resistance to wear. While the coating can be damaged by extreme gouging or abrasion against hard surfaces like rock, it’s designed to withstand heavy professional use without deterioration.

Historical & Technical Background
This watch takes its design cues from the 1980 UK MOD specification for automatic diver’s watches (DEF STAN 66-4 [Part 1] Issue 3), incorporating key features such as a unidirectional bezel, bold dial markings, and military-grade legibility.

While the original models used tritium and mineral glass, this modern version upgrades to Luminova for night visibility and sapphire crystal for vastly improved durability, while remaining faithful to the original aesthetic.

Why Choose This Model?
This model represents outstanding value in the world of automatic dive watches. It combines rugged performance, historical authenticity, and modern enhancements in one of the most versatile formats available. Whether you’re on operations, in the field, or just appreciate purposeful design—this is a serious watch for serious use.

Specifications

• Water Resistance: 300m / 1000ft
• Crown: Screw-down locking crown
• Caseback: Screw-down stainless steel
• Width (incl. crown): 45mm
• Width (excl. crown): 40mm
• Movement: NH35A 24-jewel automatic, 41-hour reserve
• Thickness: 15mm
• Crystal: Sapphire with double anti-reflective coating
• Crystal Diameter: 31mm
• Lug to Lug: 49mm
• Weight: 89.5g
• Strap: 20mm NATO webbing strap (standard military fitment)
• Packaging: Supplied in a gift box

Why Sapphire Crystal?
Many of our customers ask why sapphire crystal is so widely preferred—and here's why:

Synthetic sapphire is one of the hardest materials used in watchmaking. It’s exceptionally resistant to both scratching and shattering, making it ideal for military, law enforcement, and outdoor use. Over 70% of our customers fall into these categories, and the data speaks for itself:

In our experience, over 90% of cracked watch crystals are mineral glass, even when hardened. Sapphire, by contrast, withstands extreme impact and is heat-treated to eliminate internal stress, making it structurally stronger.

This model also includes double anti-reflective coating, improving clarity in bright conditions. Interestingly, sapphire crystal is now used in modern iPhones—proof of its growing adoption in high-performance tech.

While sapphire adds to the cost, it's a premium feature normally found only on much higher-end watches—and it’s one of the best upgrades you can have.

• 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.