The cwc strap will keep its shape and will not fray at the holes like lesser straps. Today cwc are still one of the main suppliers of genuine british military watches and are awarded many contracts based on quality, reliability and durability. Thats the problem i have with my cwc diver at the moment, but at least i know there is no chance of losing it. In 1980, the first quartz watch issued to british forces was made by cwc. Cwc rn divers is my choice, just need to try and find an issued one. Having bought an to save money,there really is no contest in quality. For example where other manufacturers watches usually have a push on caseback this has a screw. Made from parachute elastic, utilising the royal marines issue buckle. These cwc g10 british military issue quartz watches are all in very clean condition and dated 1989 or 1990. The impression with which i am left by the cwc 1980 royal navy diver reissue is a mixed one. Pulsar on phoenix g10 watch strap 20mm, admiralty grey despite being known, the world over, as a nato, the ubiquitous nylon watch strap we all love and admire is in reality a product of the british ministry of defence mod and its proper name is the g10 named after the form used to requisite the strap.
The other consideration is that cwc now produce a 200m g10 so the options are all in place to fit everybodys needs. The cwc gs2000 spec g10 date and no battery hatch was the first cwc watch to start using super luminova. Canvas straps were issued before nylon became available, and will age and look fantastic the more you wear it. Shop cwc genuine military issue g10 watch nondated free delivery free returns on eligible orders. I live in a very small town 2 miles from the edge of nowhereville so will have to.
Cwc watches all prices for cwc watches on chrono24. The watch has a highly scratch resistant sapphire crystal and an incredible 10 year battery life. This video is about cwc cabot watch company g10 british military issue watch cabot watch. Funnily enough all dated 89 and doesnt show the full back of the watch for the serial number. I downloaded a third party app to resize the images but the quality then goes. We stock cwc genuine military, casio, timex, smith and wesson, luminox, traser. About us mwc was founded in 1974 by wolfgang obrigheimer although he manufactured a limited number of watches in the mid1960s. Cwc military watch views w10 g10 vintage retro 6bb 1979. Cwc g10 british army issued quartz watch 1998 inc new strap in choice of colour. Jul 05, 2005 hi there i am not in the army but would like a bit of advice from anyone of you lot who are. The cwc strap wrist watch nylon the original mod title for the nato strap is the most durable genuine militaryissued strap, which is why thousands are purchased by the mod every year in nato grey. That is the problem with a lot of the leather straps, sometimes you can pull it through the lugs but end up with scrape marks along the strap. Cwc navigator automatic gs watch in 1970s style case.
On the wrist it wears well, looks good and would likely be a suitable companion for many adventures. The g10lm replaces several variants of the mwc g10a and although it is identical in size and appearance to the g10a it has a date window, solid stainless steel case, 50m 165ft water resistance, screw caseback. Cwc g10 gs sapphire stainless steel with tritium dial, non date. Buy cwc cwc g10 wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The 2006 issue cwc g10 watch i just purchased is terrific value at. Buy cwc precut strapping 12 x 17, pack of 500 green. Mwc g10 lm military watch olive green strap 609224365904 ebay. In this video i will do a brief handson with the cwc g10. Cwc supply offers top quality ropes from the industries most recognized and preferred manufacturers to include new england rope, pmi, and sky genie.
Cwc woven cord strap offers high strength, rugged durability and corrosion resistance, which steel and other nonmetallic products cannot. The cwc g10 first appeared in 1980, fitted with the ubiquitous esa 536. This is based on my readings and on the case back of my small collection of g10 watches. I like my cwc watches, i have a g10 and the sbs pvd divers watch. The current specification data sheet can be downloaded at nato strap. Buy adult cwc g10 model wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Available in various widths and colours to enhance your cwc watch. Can anyone tell me why the lug spacing is 19mm yet the issue nato strap is 18mm. As far as appearance it was as expected the lume performed well all night. Online shopping from a great selection at watches store. I have been very impressed with anchor supplies and with the g10 watch. These are real military watches not the homage watches like the luminox seals or the mwc trash. Indeed, official g10 watches by cwc now come with 18 mm g10 straps to match the lug width of recent militaryissue g10 watches. Best place to source an issued cwc g10 tzuk forums.
Learn more about the wide selection of iwc straps and bracelets. G10lmdes the g10lm is the current mwc entry level g10 model and is a slightly smaller more compact version of the mwc g10 50m battery hatch variant. Cwc supplied a variety of different models to the british army over the years, but are. G10 military watches fitted with regimental watch straps. Professionally serviced including replacement crystal. Cwc pre cut polypropylene straps are 17 in length and come with a preattached poly buckle. Telephone call to extremely helpful staff, online order, and delivered within 48 hrs.
Cwc watches are of good sound quality and were supplied to the british forces in the past although the mod confirmed recently that current procurement for infantry use is the seiko pxd433 i would appreciate an image of this watch because i have no idea what it looks like in mid 2012 an information request submitted to the mod by a military. Ex issue cwc g10 military watches very clean condition. Donat forget to check out my shop for many other lovely items j new stuff being added fairly regularly so why not follow my shop a thanks for taking the time to read this j brand new cwc g10 military watch 2006 this is a beautiful item. Cabot watch company, or cwc, doesnt have a long, rich. This is no doubt due to the fact that the cabot watch company cwc now supplies the current service watch. I gather looking at the net cwc had a quartz version with a battery. Buy mwc g10 lm military watch desert strap quarts 50m water resistant and other wrist watches at. Cwc supplied a variety of different models to the british army over the years, but are perhaps best known for this general service watch, which they supplied over a long period to all branches of the armed services. I found the finish of the g10 from cwc to be exceptionally good and accuracy was consistently within 5 seconds a week in the six months i had the watch. Cwc carries allpurpose strapping carts that can accept 3 in, 6 in or 8 in coils, in 8 in or 16 in core. But theres another dive watch out there, supplied by a humble british brand cabot watch company that actually superseded the rolex milsub on the wrists of royal navy divers, and its first version, with a selfwinding mechanical movement, is far rarer than the rolex it replaced. Can reduce indentation at unprotected package corners and unlike steel strapping, does not rust and stain products when exposed to the elements. May 10, 2017 cwc gs automatic military watch eta 28242 service cwc cabot watch company is a british company established in 1972 and was contracted to supply watches to the ministry of defence.
Cwc g10 with battery hatch for ease of battery change. Ranging from rubber and textile straps to elegant milanaise bracelets and everything in between. Luminova light source, acrylic glass and battery hatch. G10ss300 the mwc 300m ft water resistant g10 models in stainless steel have the highest water resistance rating of any g10 general service watch anywhere in the world. They wear in and become very comfortable and made to be very durable. Genuine army issue cwc w10 watch 1998 fully working for. Cwc g10 military issue watch christopher ward forum. Mwc g10 military watches the largest selection anywhere. The early g10s were nicknamed fatboy as the case was deeper than the current models due to earlier deeper movements.
Nato zulu watch strap thick g10 premium ballistic nylon replacement watch bands for men 18mm 19mm 20mm 21mm 22mm 23mm 24mm with military heavy duty 5 rings stainless steel buckle. Although a strap width of 20 mm was originally specified, bands inspired by the military versions now come in 18, 20, 22 and 24 mm sizes to match modern lug widths. G10 is what soldiers colloquially call the watches and the nato straps they were supplied on. Any info would be appreciated dan ps ive read a lot about v cwc.
The latest batch of regular g10s from cwc dated 09 have l on the dial, indicating the use of super luminova instead of tritium. I need an opinion on a cwc g10 military watches the. On one hand, it is a time capsule jewel from the era when bona fide tool watches were still selfwinding. Vintage style canvas version of our nato watch strap. Mwc g10 lm military watch desert strap quarts 50m water. For contact details of other manufacturers of military watches, e. I realise its not to everyones taste, but i just fancied having the current issue watch as part of my small collection. You can find your concierge number by selecting your country on the bottom of this page.
I do not want to have to go back to my citizen dress watch when either needs to be replaced. The g10lm is the latest g10 model and is a slightly smaller more compact version of the mwc g10 100m. The old logo was used for a couple of years and was changed to the oval logo in 1982. Cwc cortebert watch company have been supplying the british mod since the 60s. I find that its just as bright as tritium at 5am and it doesnt decay so i think the switch is a good idea. Any company without this cannot supply watches to the british government. After some thought, and discussion here on the forum, i decided to go ahead and grab a cwc g10 watch, as issued to british armed forces. The g10 100m stealth is very rugged and is designed to survive the most extreme of conditions. At the present they have a contract for the latest issue of the g10, a chronograph for raf flying personnel and they still supply the rnsassbs with a.
For sale here is a genuine issued cwc cabot brand new cwc gs sonar watchused once for trial and 34 months old. Stick with a nylon g10 or look at open ended straps, of which my favourite are still the jurgenelias goatskins. Mwc g10 lm stainless steel military watch on desert strap. The eta 955 series movements use it in standard watches to hold the battery in place it presses angainst the battery. This is an excellent british military issue wristwatch, it was supplied by the cabot watch company cwc. For further information and to purchase straps, please contact our concierge. Download current uk ministry of defence standard 66472 pdf. The spiky disk battery limiting plate shouldnt be fitted in the cwc g10. All carts are built with a sturdy steel frame and feature heavyduty brakes. Jun 26, 2009 this blog entry is on the markings on the case back of the g10 field watch issued by the british ministry of defense. Mwc g10 50m pvd stealth with battery hatch, solid strap.
Seen various listings on ebay but as you know, so many things are faked. The g10 is an accurate and reliable watch with the advantage of a battery hatch to allow the user to change battery easily. Wolfgang continues to be involved with the company and still assists with some design concepts and although he is now in his late 80s and enjoying his retirement his interest in watches remains undiminished. Jan 18, 2017 this is a video to illustrate 6x original cwc g10 british military watches, in full working order. For example where other manufacturers watches usually have a push on caseback this has a screw on caseback which. Our nato watch straps are heatwelded, as per the mod spec. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. They were issued versions worn by british armed forces. Regimental g10 nato watch straps the regimental shop. The term g10 is generally used to describe issue watches which share a range of characteristics i.
Falklands era and datestamped early 1980s to make a perfect combination for a cwc watch. Widest range of regiments brigade of guards g10 watch strap, royal artillery nato g10 watch strap, raf watch strap, rifles g10 watch strap, royal anglian g10 watch strap, rlc watch strap, reme watch strap. As per the original shape but with a 2824 eta automatic mechanical movement and two piece case. Cwc polyester strapping is used when regular polypropylene strapping isnt strong enough to get the job done.
They are a quick easy way to strap pallets and cartons. Ive just found the strap at though at the back of my office draw plus some. I have a tendency to want to boyscout and be ready for everything, including the eventual need to replace the battery and the grey nato strap. Oct 03, 2017 cwc military watch views w10 g10 vintage retro 6bb 1979. Discover a large selection of cwc watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. For further information and to purchase straps, please contact our concierge 18004329330 or browse our online boutique. Pulsar on phoenix g10 watch strap 20mm, admiralty grey.
I have an old cwc mechanical g10 watch whis has had its day and wish to replace it. Many thanks to ron for the work new crystal, service, polish and nato straps carried out on my very rare 1982 falklands cwc fat boy. G10lmdesnd the g10lm is our latest g10 model and is a slightly smaller more compact version of the mwc g10 100m. I dont know what cwc calls their model, but what you refer to as g10 or w10 actually mean two different things. I have ordered a jurgens flieger tropical leather strap which is 19mm wide because the issue strap just doesnt seem right. Cwc cabot watch company military watches silvermans. The watch now works perfectly and looks like new, rons knowledge, communication, understanding and speedy turnaround is second to none. This watch, in mechanical hand wound, was issued in the 1970s up to 1980 when the quartz movement arrived g10. Not sure how to upload pics either but marks on back are, arrow.
Cwc g10 watch for sale in uk 21 used cwc g10 watchs. The definitive military watch, this model was issued from 1980 through to recent years. I have a cwc g10 on a nato strap that has turned into my goto timepiece. The watch face was designed for simplicity and clarity and this model in its various incarnations was supplied to the ministry of defence for more than 20 years.
Cwc g10 british military issue watch cabot watch company. The midcase has been strengthened and redesigned to accommodate a screw down crown providing 100 meters water resistance and modern take on the scroll lug inspired by the patek philippe reference 1463 and iconic cwc g10 field watch. What makes a cwc g10 as issued is it just the yeardate being before. The eta 955 series movements use it in standard watches to hold the battery in place. Choose from various accessories to include rope protectors, rope bags, and rope washers. It is supplied with a current issue black nato webbing strap although we can supply most other colors as additional straps in the nato strap section such as grey, greyblack known as. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The g10 was an issued watch the sbs is of the same type issued to the sbs similar to the seals in the uk. Although this watch is similar in appearance to some other manufacturers models it is vastly different in the actual specification details. Hi guys im new to this forum and i have been looking for a cwc g10 watch for quite a while, anyway i have purchased one and im hoping someone can help me out with some information regarding dates, issued, regiment etc. Cwc w10 british military issued vintage watch vault nyc. You will also find a broad selection of straps or metal. British military watches ron england cwc watch repairs. Hi there i am not in the army but would like a bit of advice from anyone of you lot who are.
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