MWC Black PVD Steel Quartz Military Diver – 2001 Reissue
Model: MWC/PVD/DMK1
Although visually similar to our current production models, this reissue is faithful in specification to the original versions produced over 25 years ago, capturing the exact design balance that made the early models so popular with military users and collectors alike.
Key Features
Authentic reissue of the 2001 MWC Diver’s Watch
Black PVD stainless steel case to military contract specification
Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement with 60-month battery life
300m / 1000ft water resistance
Screw-down locking crown
Unidirectional timing bezel (upgraded to 120-click mechanism)
Hardened mineral crystal
Black 20mm NATO strap
24-month guarantee
Why Collectors Value This Model
Heritage
This watch is based on long-standing British Ministry of Defence dive watch specifications, with a direct lineage to modern MWC military divers still in service today.
Military Provenance
The black PVD finish was frequently specified for special forces, counter-terror, and covert units. Unlike painted coatings, PVD is applied at a molecular level, offering superior durability and long-term wear resistance.
Classic Case Design
The case design was originally developed in the 1970s by Swiss case maker MRP S.A. and has been used by numerous military and professional dive watch manufacturers over the past 45+ years. It remains in production today—a rare testament to a truly functional design.
Historical Background
This model was originally produced from the early 1990s through to 2004, with incremental refinements introduced over time. The 1999–2001 dial layout is widely regarded as the most balanced and legible version, and it still closely mirrors the dial designs used on current MWC production models.
For this reissue, we have retained the original logo font, which was phased out around 2003, along with the encircled “T” for historical accuracy. While the watch uses modern, non-radioactive Super-LumiNova, these period-correct details give the reissue a distinctly authentic appearance. Mechanically, the watch remains true to the original specification, using the same Swiss Ronda 705 quartz movement that powered the 2001 models, ensuring both historical continuity and proven reliability.
Specifications
Case: Black PVD stainless steel
Crown: Screw-down locking
Water Resistance: 30ATM / 300m / 1000ft
Movement: Swiss Ronda 705/715 quartz
Battery: Renata 371 (SR920SW)
Case Diameter: 42.25mm (excluding crown)
Width: 44.5mm (excluding crown)
Thickness: 13mm
Lug-to-Lug: 47.5mm
Crystal: 31mm hardened mineral glass
Bezel: Unidirectional, 120-click (originals were 60 or 90 click)
Weight: 89.5g
Strap: Black NATO strap, 20mm
Guarantee: 24 months
Final Thoughts
We decided to bring this model back due to sustained demand from long-standing customers and collectors who wanted a true reissue, not a modern reinterpretation. With the exception of the upgraded bezel mechanism, this watch remains identical to the original 2001 specification even using the original engraving of the case back and hand design.
In practical terms, it sits very close to our current production divers—but with period-correct details and the original logo font. A proper tool watch, recreated for those who appreciate authenticity over novelty.
