Description
MWC Vietnam Watch – Military-Inspired Quartz Watch – 1968 US Military Design
The MWC Vietnam Watch recreates the appearance of military wristwatches worn by American troops during the Vietnam War in the 1960s and early 1970s. Inspired by the original 1968 design, this watch preserves the compact proportions and utilitarian styling of the classic US military campaign watch.
While the original models featured disposable plastic cases, MWC has re-engineered the design with a metal case and an upgraded movement, improving durability while retaining the distinctive vintage military appearance.
VIETNAM WAR WATCH DESIGN – INSPIRED BY THE 1968 ORIGINAL
The design is based on the W46374 specification, developed as a cost-effective alternative to the MIL-W-3818B military watch specification. The original watches were intended as simple, practical timepieces for infantry personnel and other Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
- Inspired by American military watches from the Vietnam War era
- Based on the appearance of the original 1968 model
- Compact dimensions reflecting the proportions of the historical design
- Functional styling with minimal decorative elements
The original watches had olive-green plastic cases and were designed to be inexpensive and disposable, prioritizing essential field-use requirements over long-term maintenance.
UPGRADED METAL CASE – BUILT FOR GREATER DURABILITY
MWC transitioned this watch range from plastic to metal construction over 20 years ago, reworking the original design while preserving its recognizable appearance.
- Metal case construction instead of the original plastic
- Improved durability compared with the 1968 plastic-cased models
- Classic military-inspired exterior
- Practical construction for everyday use
This redesign addresses the limitations of the original disposable watches while maintaining the understated look that defines the Vietnam-era military style.
HACKABLE QUARTZ MOVEMENT – PRACTICAL TIMEKEEPING
The watch is equipped with a hackable quartz movement, combining battery-powered timekeeping with a feature associated with precise time synchronization.
- Movement type: Hackable quartz
- Hacking function for synchronized time setting
- Battery: R626SW, Energizer 377, or equivalent
The upgraded movement distinguishes this model from the original 1968 watches, which used non-hacking movements.
COMPACT MILITARY CASE – CLASSIC PROPORTIONS
The compact case follows the dimensions of the original Vietnam-era watch design, giving the MWC Vietnam Watch its characteristic vintage military profile.
- Case width including crown: 36mm
- Case width excluding crown: 33mm
- Case thickness: 8mm
- Crystal diameter: 29mm
Its restrained proportions preserve the appearance of the historical model without the oversized dimensions often found in contemporary military-style watches.
US PATTERN MILITARY STRAP – AUTHENTIC FIELD STYLE
The watch is supplied with a US Pattern Military Strap, complementing its period-inspired design.
- Strap type: US Pattern Military Strap
- Strap width: 18mm
The military-style strap completes the vintage field-watch appearance and maintains the practical character of the original design.
SUPPLIED IN A METAL TIN
The MWC Vietnam Watch comes supplied in a tin, providing a practical presentation for this military-inspired timepiece.
Combining historical design influences with a more durable metal case and a hackable quartz movement, the MWC Vietnam Watch offers a modern interpretation of the simple field watches associated with American troops during the Vietnam War.
