MWC GG-W-113 1960s/70s U.S Vietnam Pattern Watch

Description: WELL UNDER HALF NORMAL RETAIL PRICE - SEE FINAL IMAGEWe secured a small quantity of these watches from a defense industries clearance sale. All are brand new in their original boxes, based on the age quoted (30 months) at the auction they will require a battery now, or in the near future.We haven't managed to secure these before at a reduced price, but we suspect that a company purchased a bulk quantity used some, forgot about the others and subsequently decided to clear them. They were probably purchased for some sort of commemorative event, and we regularly seem to come across various items where Covid intervened, and prevented certain things taking place, we are fairly confident that they were a commemorative watch because two of them had been especially engraved with commemorative markings regarding the 20th Special Operations Squadron which was a USAF squadron in Vietnam, and we decided to keep those two. The watches were accompanied by a batch of plain case backs, this suggests something involving engraving hence the two watches referred to above. If required, we can supply a case back as well should you wish to engrave one of the watches. The watches currently have the standard factory case back as shown in the images.These Watches normally retail at US$267 or €240 as can be seen in the final two images which are screenshots from the factory website. FACTORY DETAILS: SKU Code: GGW113/100QZMWC GG-W-113 100m Hybrid Watch This recreation is based closely on the original Vietnam War design from the 1960s, but with modern enhancements, including a high-performance hybrid movement, glass crystal, screw-down case back, and 100m water resistance. MWC hybrid watches combine the best of both traditional and modern watchmaking technology, resulting in an ultra-low-maintenance timepiece. The hybrid movement operates via a battery-powered mechanism that drives the hands mechanically, regulated by a quartz oscillator. This gives the watch the aesthetic of a mechanical movement, including a sweep second hand, while maintaining the hassle-free nature of a quartz watch. Essentially, it offers the reliability of a quartz movement without a spring.Key Features & Updates The watch maintains the classic 1960s appearance but includes several significant updates that enhance its suitability for daily use:Water Resistance: Upgraded from 30m to 100m, making it suitable for swimming and water-based activities.Screw-Down Crown and Case back: Added for improved water resistance and durability.Curved Glass Crystal: Specially designed to mimic the look of the original plexiglass while providing modern scratch and water resistance. The GG-W-113 is part of a larger family of watches that includes the A-11 (based on the WWII USAAF pilot’s watch) and the A-17 (based on the Korean War model).Historical Significance The original A-11, A-17, and GG-W-113 watches used plexiglass, which was suitable for the time but doesn’t meet today’s standards for water or scratch resistance. The modern updates vastly improve performance while retaining the retro aesthetic of the originals. This new model features a heavy-duty stainless steel case made from military-grade 316L steel, a sweep second hand, a hacking function, and Luminova markings for superior nighttime visibility.Development Background In January 2009, MWC was approached by a U.S. veterans association interested in recreating the GG-W-113 watch, originally made by Hamilton, Bulova, and Benrus during the Vietnam War. MWC developed the watch based on original samples and specification sheets. The result was a near-identical recreation, featuring a high-grade fully jeweled hand-wound movement. This recreation led to the production of the earlier A-11 model, which was originally made in the 1940s but has become rare due to the use of cheap wartime materials. The modern stainless steel construction of today’s models ensures far greater durability. The new 100m series, developed in 2019, perfectly balances traditional design with modern performance standards.Specifications:Width (including crown): 40mmWidth (excluding crown): 38mmCrystal: Hardened glassThickness: 11.5mmWeight: 52gLug Size: 20mmLug-to-Lug: 45mmWater Resistance: 100mScrew-Down Case back and CrownMovement: Hybrid mechanical/quartz with "Hack System"Strap: 20mm canvas strapPackaging: Supplied in a gift box

Price: 99 USD

Location: Dublin 2

End Time: 2025-01-20T13:29:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8 USD