Something interesting regarding these straps is that a us firm called international watchman the terms nato and natog10 have been trade marked in the us by international watchman, inc. Pulsar on phoenix g10 watch strap 20mm, admiralty grey. I downloaded a third party app to resize the images but the quality then goes. The old logo was used for a couple of years and was changed to the oval logo in 1982. Discover a large selection of cwc watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. However, what the g10 strap lacked in colour, it made up for in ruggedness. The eta 955 series movements use it in standard watches to hold the battery in place it presses angainst the battery. I have an old cwc mechanical g10 watch whis has had its day and wish to replace it. I am waiting to have my cwc watch repaired and thought that this mwc would be a good replacement. If the question is which do i prefer between the mwc g10 50m variant and the cwc equivalent i have to say it is hard to make a decision because they are very similar in basic specification although the 100m water resistance on the mwc is a big plus. One question, im thinking about putting a quality leather strap on it any ideas where i can source one.
Finally we are an established supplier of watch parts, both for your vintage and modern watches. 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. This takes us up to today with the procurement horror that is the pulsar. The name g10, in fact, comes from the name of a form that a soldier needed to fill out to get the watch.
Online shopping from a great selection at watches store. Cwc watches are of good sound quality and are supplied to the british forces. Included movement service and repair with several new parts, and crystal polishing. On the wrist it wears well, looks good and would likely be a suitable companion for many adventures. This 7 jewel movement had outstanding accuracy, good battery life, sufficient shock resistance to take a beating and not miss a beat, could easily fulfill defense. British military watches ron england cwc watch repairs. Cwc general service electronic watch on a g10 strap.
Military watch company has been outfitting military units, first responders, police forces, and everyday joes with both sleek and robust military timepieces. The current specification data sheet can be downloaded at nato strap. The early g10s were nicknamed fatboy as the case was deeper than the current models due to earlier deeper movements. Cwc g10 british army issued quartz watch 1998 inc new strap in choice of colour. Cwc cabot watch company military watches silvermans. It is powered by an ever reliable swiss eta 7 jewel quartz movement.
We regularly secure batches of surplus military watches from a variety of military and security industry clearance sales. In 1980, the first quartz watch issued to british forces was made by cwc. The impression with which i am left by the cwc 1980 royal navy diver reissue is a mixed one. Sep 25, 2017 full service and repair of a cwc w10 british military watch. These watches use high quality quartz movements which provide a high level of accuracy and the watches also have super luminova dials for exceptional night performance. Regimental g10 nato watch straps the regimental shop. Genuine army issue pulsar g10 watch fully working 664599. Cwc cabot watch company x flippersdiary collaboration ltd. 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. More to the point, the straps employed steadfast nylon construction. The spiky disk battery limiting plate shouldnt be fitted in the cwc g10. Brunswick ohio 44212 have trademarked nato and natog10 in the area of watches and watch straps.
Made by the cabot watch company in 1981, there is thought to be only about 600 of these made this is number 677 and must surely been one of the last ones continue reading. Falklands era and datestamped early 1980s to make a perfect combination for a cwc watch. What makes a cwc g10 as issued is it just the yeardate being before. The definitive military field watch, supplied to mod over many years. 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. Mwc g10 lm stainless steel military watch non date black. G10lmblknd 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. This is no doubt due to the fact that the cabot watch company cwc now supplies the current service watch. These surplus watches can be from various brands although some such as cwc which we had managed to get regularly in the past are quite rare now probably because cwc no longer hold a uk mod contract. Member join date feb 2009 location ireland posts 1,406. Although this watch is similar in mwc g10 lm stainless steel military watch non date black nato strap mwc europe. Any info would be appreciated dan ps ive read a lot about v cwc. This is based on my readings and on the case back of my small collection of g10 watches. 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.
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. Of all of the crown styles supplied on the watches from the war period we selected the oversizedtype crown for its ease. I think if you are looking for an automatic military watch the cwc w10 and mwc g10 automatics offer the option to opt for one of two very different watches. Can anyone tell me why the lug spacing is 19mm yet the issue nato strap is 18mm. Genuine army issue cwc w10 watch 1998 fully working for. As far as appearance it was as expected the lume performed well all night. It is recommended that your cwc watch be sent with tracking number. Cwc g10 nato strap size sign up to reply and join the friendliest watch forum on the web. Cwc watches all prices for cwc watches on chrono24. Indeed, official g10 watches by cwc now come with 18 mm g10 straps to match. 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. The straps appear everywhere on watches such as daniel wellington as well as timex and pulsar watches i have frequently seen them being used on highend watches such as rolex submariners and omegas. If you want a watch for water the cwc divers watches are excellent.
Cwc in the uk produce a large range of g10 watches and these were issued to the uk forces until a few years ago when the procurement contacts were placed with citizen and pulsar probably on cost grounds but the cwc is a traditional british pattern military watch and still has an acrylic plastic crystal on the basic models which in my. Cwc g10 nato strap size military watches the watch forum. This is an excellent british military issue wristwatch, it was supplied by the cabot watch company cwc. Vintage style canvas version of our nato watch strap. Cwc supply offers top quality ropes from the industries most recognized and preferred manufacturers to include new england rope, pmi, and sky genie. Really stunning vintage gents quartz watch which looks great on a ladies wrist as well.
Cwc responded with a tough automatic dive watch of its own, built to the specifications of the mod def stan 664 part 1 issue 3, for those keeping score, which included a rotating bezel with a fully hashed bakelite insert, sword hands and a boldly marked dial swathed in tritium lume, a 32mm mineral glass crystal, and fixed strap bars for. Only these genuine surplus watches have been previously issued to our service personell. Download current uk ministry of defence standard 66472 pdf. As time went on and watch technology changed, says heaton, these specifications were updated, but the basic formula remained. Paypal is accepted in addition to cwc watch repairs, all other types of wrist and pocket watches can be repaired and serviced, including non working timepieces. Shipping information all items are shipped in proper boxes and packed so that what you buy, will reach you in perfect condition.
They wear in and become very comfortable and made to be very durable. Beautiful british military issue field watch cwc g10. The watch is powered by an eta 2750 manual wind movement. I have ordered a jurgens flieger tropical leather strap which is 19mm wide because the issue strap just doesnt seem right. The early g10s were nicknamed fatboy as the case was deeper than the current models due to. Cwc rn divers is my choice, just need to try and find an issued one. The cwc strap will keep its shape and will not fray at the holes like lesser straps.
Any company without this cannot supply watches to the british government. A grey maratac strap unworn, will be supplied as well the tin was quite dented up when i received it ships with tin, foam insert, papers and three straps total. 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. The g10 originally had a 36millimeter, stainless steel case with a matteblack dial featuring tritium paint and a battery hatch for the quartz movement. This video is about cwc cabot watch company g10 british military issue watch cabot watch. Generally regarded as being total kack, the pulsar g10 has had a very short shelf life when compared to its predesessors. Ex british army cwc marines g10 quartz, high quality quartz movement, fixed pins, high spec military strap, stainless steel back, tritium lumination, own a piece of history fully serviced and guaranteed for 12 months. 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. For enquiries about sales of my cwc military watches type in ebay topmilitarywatches. G10 military watches fitted with regimental watch straps. This is a difficult one because i like the gs 2000 from cwc and it is one of the watches in my collection which i use regularly.
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. Presented here for sale is a swiss made, cwc military quartz gents watch, possibly royal navy issue. The early 1980s saw the gradual replacement of the windyuppy mechanical w10s with good, solid quartz designs from both cwc and precista. I do not want to have to go back to my citizen dress watch when either needs to be replaced. First timer will ever wonder how nato g10 strap works. 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.
The watch case is stainless steel with fixed 18 mm lugs. Personally i like the mwc g10 auto but the cwc w10 is a great watch too so it all comes down to taste. Great all around piece thats practical and useful, while being plenty interesting and attractive all at a great value too. Ex british army cwc marines g10 quartz, high quality quartz movement, fixed pins, high spec military strap, stainless steel back, tritium lumination, own a piece of.
Available in various widths and colours to enhance your cwc watch. Get the best deal for cwc g10 wristwatches from the largest online selection at. The cwc g10 first appeared in 1980, fitted with the ubiquitous esa 536. 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. Luminova light source, acrylic glass and battery hatch. Hi guys, ive got a new g10 just arrived from silvermans and i really like it. Categories cwc g10 wristwatches cwc g10 wristwatches. The cwc chronograph and g10 should survive an occaisonal dunking but arent suitable for use in water. The g10 nato strap other than the watches themselves something else which you will frequently see if the sale is what is termed the g10 nato strap. If you need replacement watch straps, crystals, batteries, o ring seals etc. I live in a very small town 2 miles from the edge of nowhereville so will have to. 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. I have a cwc g10 on a nato strap that has turned into my goto timepiece.
Made from parachute elastic, utilising the royal marines issue buckle. On one hand, it is a time capsule jewel from the era when bona fide tool watches were still selfwinding. Zodiac super sea wolf 53 zo9205 titanium nodate chronometer le 782. The other consideration is that cwc now produce a 200m g10 so the options are all in place to fit everybodys needs. Our parts section offers replacement escapements, wheels, crowns, stems and a whole lot more to satisfy your needs. Cwc g10 british military issue watch cabot watch company. Infantry watches g10lm 50m our g10 50m water resistant lm range are slightly smaller versions of the 50m battery hatch model and 100m steel g10s. I gather looking at the net cwc had a quartz version with a battery. Having bought an to save money,there really is no contest in quality.
Their g10 watch is a traditional militaryinspired watch with a 100 meter grade water resistance rating and a tough stainless steel design. Sold cwc fatboy with date aperture now solda cwc fatboy with date aperture. Cwc stepped in and used a high grade 7 jewel esa quartz movement in the original batch of g10s issued in both 1980 and 1982. Indeed, official g10 watches by cwc now come with 18 mm g10 straps to match the lug width of recent militaryissue g10 watches. Canvas straps were issued before nylon became available, and will age and look fantastic the more you wear it. Ive just found the strap at though at the back of my office draw plus some. Choose from various accessories to include rope protectors, rope bags, and rope washers.
I cw c watches are solid and durable item which is evidenced by many of the g10 models which you find at militaria fairs that are 2530 years old and still going strong. 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. Our nato watch straps are heatwelded, as per the mod spec. In this video i will share my first impressions of the cabot watch company g10 military watch. Explanation of differences between nato and zulu straps plus history and howto install and use nato, 1 piece zulu and 5ring zulu.
Cwc g10 watch for sale in uk 17 used cwc g10 watchs. 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. The second cwc general service watch was the g10, produced from 1980 through the late 1990searly 2000s cwc still makes a modern, nonissued version for the public. Mwc produce the worlds largest range of infantry watches encompassing both g10, w10 and other current issue watches such as our g10lm range and g10bh battery hatch models going right up to the worlds high specification g10 watches with the 100m water resistant titanium models some of which which combine tritium gtls. Best place to source an issued cwc g10 tzuk forums. Cwc military watches, swiss made using all swiss parts, royal marines sbs, royal navy divers, raf pilots watches and general service g10 watches. We stock cwc genuine military, casio, timex, smith and wesson, luminox, traser. Vintage cwc g10 watch 2006 issued watch running acrylic minor marks. Stick around, get to 50 posts and gain access to your full profile and additional features such as a personal messaging system, chat room and the sales forum plus the chance to enter our regular giveaways. Not sure how to upload pics either but marks on back are, arrow.