Introducing the new Mk II Paradive; the next generation
of the MMT “Blackwater”. I have taken
this opportunity to make a number of changes and improvements
over the current Blackwater to the luminous material,
movement, and case body.
• Luminous material: We
are phasing in a new luminous material by RC Tritec
called BG W9. Many of you are already familiar with
this new material. It is very similar in daylight
appearance to C1 (our standard lume for the last 7
years) but glows blue and glows about twice as brightly
as C1. All pre-built watches will be available with
BG W9. We are maintaining the use of C1 in order to
be able to offer custom options
• Movement: The new standard movement will be
a highly decorated Elaboré grade ETA 2836-2.
The accuracy and serviceability of the watch is comparable
to that of the 2824 but features a day/date display
and instant date change at midnight. The later is
particularly useful for those of us that keep long
and irregular hours.
• Case body: This is where
we have made the majority of the improvements….
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Water resistance: |
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The
Paradive is water resistant to 300 meters/1,000,
which is more consistent with the original 50717
specification for a water resistance of 1,200
feet. |
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Helium
release valve: |
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have added an automatic helium release valve (HRV)
at the 9 o’clock position. In addition the
added capability to saturation dive with the new
Paradive the technical requirements for a watch
with an automatic HRV require it to be pressure
proof to any achievable altitude. |
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Acrylic
insert: |
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The
insert on the new Paradive is acrylic with luminous
numbers. All of the numbers and markers on the
12-hour GMT insert are luminous. For the Dive-time
elapse insert all of the major markers are luminous
(the first 20 minutes and in increments of 5 minutes
afterwards). This was afeature I had wanted to
include in the Blackwater but could not afford
to do so at the time. |
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Strap
attachment: |
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The
strap holes are drilled through the lugs like
the Blackwater but the holes are slightly larger
so that they will accommodate the Rolex-type shoulderless
spring bars found on the Marathon SAR. |
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Machining:
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Normally
watches cases are made in a combination of stamping
and CNC machining steps. The Paradive is our first
case body that is completely CNC machined. The
end result should be tighter tolerances and a
higher quality fit and finish. |
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Size:
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The
new Paradive is 41.25 mm in diameter across the
bezel. This is slightly bigger than the Blackwater
which is 39.25 mm across the bezel. |
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| Pre-order
Offer |
We
will be making 25 pieces of the pre-built Paradive
available for pre-order. Due to the current
backlog we can not take pre-orders for custom
Paradives at this time.
20 pieces currently remaining for
pre-order.
Here are the terms should you wish to participate:
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Price: $1,150.00 plus S&H.
(Estimated retail price will be $1395.00) |
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This
price includes the natural rubber strap, black
Maratac NATO strap, black Maratac Mil-series strap,
and travel case. |
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Due to the current work load and delays with the
LRRP we will not be able to offer a custom option
with the pre-order. In addition initially there
will be only variations of the Type I and Type
II dials available. The dials from the Blackwater
will not work on the new Paradive. |
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If you pre-ordered a LRRP we will upgrade shipping
to Express Mail or FedEx overnight shipping given
your patience with the delays in the project.
For domestic customers please state your preference
in the memo/comments section. For international
customers we will ship by FedEx International
Priority insured unless instructed otherwise.
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You
many cancel your order at any time. Contrary to
previous pre-orders your payment will be fully
refundable without penalty should you decide to
cancel. |
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Of
the watches shown on the Pre-built ordering page
the Type I non-date and the Type I day/date will
be available at the end of November. The Type
I date will follow in January of 2009. The Type
II non-date and Type II day/date with black background
date wheels will be shipping in Q1 2010.
To place your order please see the tab marked
"Pre-built Paradive" at the
top of the page. |
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