MWC WWII British Military Pattern 17-Jewel Hand-Wound Pocket Watch 18mm Strap the original watches were not

the original watches were not very durable

ensuring comfort during extended wear

offering a sleek and durable alternative to traditional webbing straps

shatter-resistant

Historical & Technical BackgroundThis model draws direct inspiration from the 1980 UK Ministry of Defence specification for automatic diver’s watches (DEF STAN 66-4 [Part 1] Issue 3)

MWC WWII British Military Pattern 17-Jewel Hand-Wound Pocket Watch 18mm Strap the original watches were notSKU: MWC ZWK PW Military Pocket Watch Military pocket watches, along with their civilian equivalents, are seeing a significant increase in popularity. Historically, they were employed for land based, airborne, and naval applications. During WWII, they were frequently used by RAF and USAAF navigators and bomb aimers (US: bombardiers) in preference to conventional wristwatches. These pocket watches were easier to place on a chart, bench, or in the nose