MWC Classic 1970s Pattern MIL-W-46374 Pattern Military Watch on a Black Military Webbing Strap strao These classic NATO watchband's are

These classic NATO watchband's are made from fast drying ballistic nylon webbing

no doubt they would appreciate it if anyone could fill in the few remaining gaps

The basic design of the specific MWC watch shown here goes back to the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) specification shown in the final two images

Screw-down crown: Adds 3–4 extra turns when secured — factor this in when winding

MWC Classic 1970s Pattern MIL-W-46374 Pattern Military Watch on a Black Military Webbing Strap strao These classic NATO watchband's areSKU Code: ST NAM SIL This watch is virtually identical in appearance to those used by American GIs at the end of the Vietnam War. The late Vietnam watches, designated MIL W 47374A, were the replacement for the earlier plastic models deemed disposable. It is likely that the US government and the watch manufacturers of the time recognized, as we did, that plastic watches were not durable enough for military use. Interestingly, around 20 years ago, we