MWC Classic 1950s/1960s Pattern 25 Jewel Automatic Military Watch with 200m Water Resistance, Retro Luminous Paint, Sapphire Crystal and 2 x NATO Straps Miscellaneous Straps ELVIA was an officially authorized

ELVIA was an officially authorized military contractor to the Marine Nationale alongside notable brands like Beuchat

Its detail is so convincing that it once fooled an aircraft mechanic who works with real instruments daily — until closer inspection revealed its true nature

SKU: ELVIA/QZ/DIVSB

Synthetic sapphire is the superior material for watch crystals due to its strength and resistance to shattering and scratching

and they are unique as Swiss manufacturers supplied black-dialed watches to the Germans and cream-dialed watches to the British during the war

MWC Classic 1950s/1960s Pattern 25 Jewel Automatic Military Watch with 200m Water Resistance, Retro Luminous Paint, Sapphire Crystal and 2 x NATO Straps Miscellaneous Straps ELVIA was an officially authorizedSKU Code: 5025J NS This watch is based on a 1950s 1960s military design. It features a box sapphire crystal that closely resembles the original plexiglass. The movement is a sophisticated Ronda R 150 or equivalent, boasting 25 jewels and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). This high precision mechanism offers a substantial 38 hour power reserve, ensuring reliable performance. Equipped with hacking and hand winding capabilities, it