{"product_id":"cwc-nuclear-submarine-non-luminous-pocket-watch-c-1977","title":"CWC Nuclear Submarine Non Luminous Pocket Watch c.1977.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"NMdiCc_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eNon-luminous CWC pocket watches were strategically issued to the British Royal Navy across three distinct years \u003cstrong\u003e1977\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1994, and 1996. There was also a small batch produced for the Royal Australian Navy in 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"NMdiCc_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"NMdiCc_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWhile the initial 1977 contract was uniquely split between luminous and non-luminous variants, the subsequent 1994 and 1996 production runs were strictly non-luminous, leaving the dial and hands entirely free of glowing paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"NMdiCc_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"NMdiCc_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe deliberate omission of luminous material was a critical tactical requirement for onboard use on nuclear submarines, where environment monitoring and strict light discipline were paramount. These watches were custom-tailored for submarine crews, radar operators, and darkroom technicians working in high-stakes settings where traditional radioactive Tritium paint could interfere with the vessel's sensitive radiation-detection equipment or ruin crucial night vision in total blackout conditions. By stripping the timepiece of all glowing compounds, the military ensured that personnel on nuclear submarines had a highly accurate, radiation-free, and distraction-free mechanical timing instrument that remained completely undetectable in pitch darkness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"NMdiCc_m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18.4px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Manual wind with Sub Seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibre: Unitas 6431 6445\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimekeeping: Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService History: Unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Original CWC Non Lume Mil Spec Dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Stainless Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 51mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezel: Solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Resistant?: No.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHands: Original Non-luminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Correct Original Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrown: Correct Original unsigned Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Acquainted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBits that stand out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- This guy has been to the bottom of the Sea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- Very hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- Lovely Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitty Gritty\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- One small Mark to the sub second dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOverall the Non-Lum is in very nice Vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Dial is in lovely shape. There is one small mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSteel Case is in very good nick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCaseback markings are very nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOriginal Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrystal in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHands are in lovely shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waecce ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58433708392835,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/1638\/1901\/files\/IMG-2858_1.jpg?v=1783680065","url":"https:\/\/www.waecce.com\/products\/cwc-nuclear-submarine-non-luminous-pocket-watch-c-1977","provider":"Waecce ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}