What is a W10 watch?

In 1947 they had released line of high grade, entirely British made watches, for the civilian market. The watch they produced for British military, the W10, was the only British military issued watch produced entirely in the UK, as far as I am aware. 1968 British Army issued Smiths W10.

What does CWC stand for in watches?

Cabot Watch Company – a humble UK-based brand with its roots in British military – is a name most likely unfamiliar to the casual collector. Founded in 1972 by ex-Hamilton director Ray Mellor, the brand itself doesn’t have a long and storied history like some other popular vintage military makes.

Are CWC G10 watches waterproof?

Water resistant to 5 ATM. Battery hatch for ease of replacement. 38mm case including crown, 36.5mm without crown. First issued 1980 with thousands in service.

Who made the G10 watch?

The term G10 is used to describe a specific style of British Army watch. They were issued from the 1960s onwards. The original mechanical version – produced by Smiths, CWC and Hamilton – was later replaced by a more reliable quartz model.

What watch does the British military use?

CWC G10s
The CWC G10s are the most common British Military issued watch generally available today, with an estimated 200,000 being issued from 1980-2006.

When did CWC stop using tritium?

From 1972 until the early 2000s, tritium luminous paint was used on all CWC watches.

What watches do the SAS wear?

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean XL 45.5 mm model ref. 2200.50. 00 is not only as cool as it is indestructible, but it was made exclusively for members of the SAS 22 regiment.

What does G10 mean in the military?

The most ubiquitous of these is the G10, a general issue service watch produced in large numbers from 1980 until the present day. CWC estimate that about 200,000 of these watches were produced from 1980 until 2008 and were used by the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines.