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MWC
Stainless Steel Military Pilots Chronograph
with Sapphire Crystal and Swiss Ronda Movement
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MWC ProductDetails: SKUCode: TN7/BD/CDB
r.r.p £299 plus shipping - our price includes shipping!
The MWC N.A.T.O chronograph in a stainless steel case is designed to meet the needs of military aircrews, airline pilots, and GA pilots. While based on the same specifications used by several other leading military manufacturers of chronographs, this watch includes several improvements for enhanced operation and visibility. The case size is 45.5mm, and the chronograph uses a high-performance Swiss Ronda 5040.D movement.
Operation:
When you push the top button, you get a crisp response, and the timing hand starts ticking. The stop button at 5 o’clock provides the same crisp feel when stopping the chronograph, and pressing it again snaps the hand straight back to 12. Practical Benefits:
These models are ideal for those who own multiple watches because they don’t need to be wound before wearing them. All they require is a battery swap every few years and a check of the water resistance. One unique aspect is the absence of a tick, making it indistinguishable from a mechanical watch based on behavior alone.
Ronda 5040.D Sub-Dial Functions:
Left Sub-Dial (9 o\'clock):30-minute counter: This counter is a sub dial located at the 9 o\'clock position on the watch face and records up to 30 minutes of elapsed time for the chronograph function.
Bottom Sub-Dial (6 o’clock):Dual-Function 1/10-Second & 12-Hour Chronograph Counter
For the first 30 seconds after the chronograph is started, this dial functions as a 1/10-second counter, providing high-precision measurement. Once 30 minutes have elapsed, the same sub-dial switches to an hour counter, tracking up to 12 hours of total time.
Right Sub-Dial (3 o\'clock):Small seconds (continuous running seconds for the main time)
This one’s always running — has nothing to do with the chronograph function.
🕹️ Chronograph Controls:
Top pusher (Start/Stop): Starts and stops the chrono.
Bottom pusher (Reset): Resets the chronograph hands to zero (after it’s stopped).
📝 Pro Tip:
If the chrono hands are out of alignment (say, the 1/10th sec hand isn\'t zeroing properly), you can recalibrate them via the crown pulled out to the second position — each pusher moves a different hand. This means that whereas with many chronographs they need to be booked into a watchmaker to make minor adjustments. This does not apply in the case of this particular model because it is a simple job to find the calibration yourself if it\'s ever required.
The Bottom Line
The MWC N.A.T.O chronograph in stainless steel fuses military-grade durability with modern functionality—making it a versatile and robust timepiece ready for anything. Whether you\'re piloting, on duty, traveling between time zones, or simply want a watch that does more without overcomplicating things, this chronograph delivers—every time.
Technical Details of this Military Chronograph
Movement: Swiss Ronda 5040.D
Battery: Renata 395
Battery Life: Approx. 54 months
Case Material: 316L stainless steel
Case Diameter: 44mm (excluding crown), 45.5mm (including crown)
Lug-to-Lug: 49mm
Thickness: 13.5mm
Crown: Screw-down locking crown
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 20 ATM / 200m / 660ft
Dial: Matte black with Super Luminova for maximum visibility in low light
Strap Bars: Shoulderless Spring
Straps: Supplied with both black and grey 20mm military nylon webbing straps
Supplied in a presentation box with 24 month warranty card
Price Includes tracked UK shipping with Parcel Force/Royal Mail and International Shipping with Royal Mail International Signed For Service
Please Note:We do not mail to B.F.P.O & P.O Box numbers as asignatureisrequiredfor proof of receipt. If this is a problem may we suggest that you use a work or relatives address.
Occasionally duty may need to be paid at your destination, International buyers need to check their countries custom and tax duties. It is buyer\'s responsibility for any custom tax incurred.
Order processing time can take 1 working day due to clearance of payment, preparing & packing and posting before 17.00hrs so orders placed after 12.00hrs may not be shipped until the next day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Bridge
is an Authorised UK MWC watch dealer and have full authority to sell the item(s) in this listing.
MWC items offered for sale in this listing are 100% genuine and supplied with a 24 month manufacturers warranty.
Please go to the MWC web site for details of their warranty cover and exclusions i.e. watch glass, strap, batteries etc.
Be awarethat there are some sellers advertising MWC items marked \'As new but without tags\' or \'With slight marks\'etc.and saying they come with a manufacturers warranty-This is not possible
Many manufacturers of military watches suffer problems with illegal fakes. If you are in doubt about any MWC offered for sale, please contact us.
MWC’s Head office is in Zurich Switzerland.
MWC are a 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. They are one of the largest specialist manufacturers of high performance military watches and produce a wide range of models either to customers specific design requirements or by tendering for contracts where quality, reliability and durability are of primary importance.
Water resistant does not mean WaterProof - There are industry standards for 30m, 50m 100m etc.
*Water Resistant
30m
3bar
50m
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100m
10 bar
200m
20bar
300m
30 bar
1000m
100 bar
Accidental Splashes
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Swimming
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Swimming, Snorkelling, Water Sports
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Scuba Diving
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Professional Deep Sea Diving*
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*onlywatches marked \"Divers\" on the dial should be used for diving, asthey fully comply with the international standards for divers watches
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