SPD X MKII Paradive

Overview

The SPD Edition MKII Paradive is a special, exclusive collaboration in partnership with the American watch brand MKII Watches. Featuring our SPD Kraken Trident mark on the dial, orange tipped sweep and a PDW logo on the case back. This exclusive collaboration includes 2 PDW Ti-NATO Straps and an Expedition Watch Band Compass Kit. Limited to only 45 pcs, SN 6 through 50.

The MKII Paradive draws its DNA directly from the famous timepiece issued to US covert and elite military operatives during the Vietnam War. With modern updates in construction and details, that improves the make, while staying true to the original and distinct aesthetic.

The MKII Paradive is an evolution of the military watch specification MIL-W-50717. After a survey of end users, MKII Watches identified issues and weak points with the first generation contract watches and re-engineered the design to enhance and extend performance in challenging environments. The monocoque case of the first Class As and Bs minimized the number of water ingress points, but in practice the design was challenging to service and crystals developed stress fractures over time rendering them illegible. The two-piece stem the construction required was another vulnerability, usually revealed when the crown came off in one's hand while hack setting the time.

The MKII Paradive utilizes a proven 3 piece construction. The screw back case enables the watch to use a solid one-piece stem, carries forward the ergonomic curved case back, and improves ease of maintenance. The crystal is press fit into the front of the case and made of a tougher synthetic sapphire material that will not develop the "crazing" the first watches did. A unidirectional 120-click bezel, a safety feature for underwater timing, replaces the bi-directional friction bezel. The bezel is available with aluminum timing dials.

Other notable changes and improvements include the replacement of fixed bars with reinforced heavy duty 2.50 mm spring bars that meet the ISO standards for dive watches. Each unit is also supplied with a thinner set of 1.80 mm spring bars for standard straps. In place of the specified Pm 147, this watch leverages a proprietary non-radioactive luminous material. The Japanese made NE15C movement delivers a longer power reserve and comparable accuracy to the preceding mil-spec.

Watch Specifications:

Materials:

Case: 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire with Single Inner AR (Anti Reflective) Coating
Strap: NATO Style Nylon with Titanium Hardware

Dimensions:

Case Diameter: 42mm
Case Thickness: 15.54mm
Case Length: 49.50mm End to End
Lug Width: 20mm

Approx. Weight:

3.84oz / 98g

Features:

Movement: Made in Japan SII NE15 (Rotor features Côtes de Genève), Quickset Date, Hack Setting, Automatic with Manual Winding Capability.
Depth Rating 20 ATMs (200 Meters - Verified ISO 6425)
Non-Date
Aluminum Diver Elapsed Time Bezel
Matte Black Dial with Arclite Super LumiNova (Green Emission)
White Hands
Exclusive Orange Sweep
Double Gasket Screw-down Crown

Marks:

SPD UET Kraken with Trident Logo
MKII Mark
PDW Logo Engraved on Case Back
Serialized

Made In:

Japan