Is MWC a good watch brand?

I have owned three of them a G10 100m field watch with GTLS, a divers watch and a current model chronograph plus a MKIII below and have found them to be really good value. I tend to keep watches a year or two because I have quite a few (10+) so on balance MWC is clearly a good buy.

What does MWC stand for in watches?

Military Watch Company
MWC (Military Watch Company) are a Swiss based manufacturer and leading supplier, not just to the military but also to police forces, anti-terrorist units, airlines, mining companies and a diverse variety of government agencies and departments.

What movement is in MWC watches?

Produced originally by Military Watch Company under a procurement contract in South America, this military divers watch from MWC provides a precise and hackable automatic Seiko-supplied NH35A movement alongside 300 meters of water resistance.

Does the British Army issue watches?

The CWC G10s are the most common British Military issued watch generally available today, with an estimated 200,000 being issued from 1980-2006.

Are CWC watches any good?

The seconds hand ticks away and hits the marks with average accuracy, but it doesn’t really cause huge concern for me. Finally, with a 3, 6, 9 layout and minimal text, this is one of the coolest dive watch dials around—even the CWC logo is inconspicuous, minimal, and 100% utilitarian.

Where are military watch company watches made?

Zurich, Switzerland
Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Military Watch Company is one of the top suppliers of military-spec timepieces for police forces, militaries, anti-terrorist units, airlines, mining companies, and a diverse variety of other government agencies and departments.

Are CWC watches good?

CWC has a Swiss quartz Pulsar are made by the Seiko company so both quality quartz products. I would also trust it more for durability) CWC is a very good watch but for me Pulsar wins it. Especially as the general issue one goes for around 40 pounds.

Where are Melbourne watches made?

Melbourne Watch Company is an Australian manufacturer of watches. It was founded in Melbourne in 2013.

What watch do British SAS wear?

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean XL 45.5 mm model ref. 2200.50. 00 is not only as cool as it is indestructible, but it was made exclusively for members of the SAS 22 regiment.

Are CWC watches still issued?

Today, CWC continues to supply watches and CWC straps to British Forces. The CWC “Strap Watch Wrist Nylon” is the official term for NATO strap, and we have supplied these for many years in the Nato grey colour and is issued in grey on the CWC SBS watch.

Where are CWC watches made?

Switzerland
These CWC watches, built to strict specifications set forth by the MOD, looked virtually identical to those that, only a year or two earlier, had “Hamilton” on their dials. They were all made in Switzerland, with workmanlike ETA or Valjoux movements and unadorned steel cases with fixed strap bars.

Does military use Marathon watches?

Marathon watches are issued to US military personnel, but are also available to the general public. Marathon watches are designed in Canada and manufactured in Switzerland by Gallet & Co., and therefore watches bear the designation “Swiss Made” on the dial.