Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

This is the official timepiece series produced in partnership with the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation, to honor and commemorate your Service to our Great Nation. 25% of your sale will be donated to the foundation in your name.

Overview

There are four watch models to choose from:

  • 44mm Tactical case - available in 4 variations.
  • 44mm Aviator case - available in 2 variations.
  • 42mm Classic case - available in 2 variations.
  • 35mm Petite brass case.

The Tactical and Classic watch models are constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel, with sapphire crystal glass and screw down crown / caseback offering water depth rating of 300 meters / 1,000 feet.

The Petite watch model is made of brass with mineral glass and push-in crown / caseback, so it is not water depth rated.

Design Options:

  • Dial features the Combatant Diver and Parachutist Wings @12 and the Reconnaissance Foundation logo @6.
  • If you would like to include your callsign on the dial, select this option when ordering, and we'll set it up for you.
  • There are two engraving options for the caseback, a standard design featuring the Recon Creed with your name, or we can develop a custom caseback to reflect your career [see previous projects below as example of detail we can include].
  • There are a few strap options including black or brown leather with white stitching, a carbon fiber and a rubber strap.
  • Payment Plans
  • Handcrafted in America
  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Secure Shipping

SPLIT PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

We offer multiple payment options to make the purchase process a little easier for you, including split-payments and 12 monthly payments (using Affirm). You can also use PayPal Finance, along with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Facebook Pay.

Your WATCH IS HANDCRAFTED IN AMERICA

Swiss Components with American Craftsmanship designed to Tell Your Story. We receive our components like a lego-box from our partner factories (among them Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and America); and then assemble each timepiece per the design requirements and specifications as each watch is "made to order".

SECURE DELIVERY WITH INSURED SERVICE

Every timepiece we produce and ship, gets sent securely packaged in bubble wrap with the watch inside its own heat-sealed enclosure bag to protect against the elements, static charge and finger prints.

SPLIT PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

We offer multiple payment options to make the purchase process a little easier for you, including split-payments and 12 monthly payments (using Affirm). You can also use PayPal Finance, along with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Facebook Pay.

After your order is placed, we will email you a visual mock-up showing your selected options so you can be sure you're getting exactly what you had in mind.

the design honors the foundation aND celebrates your career.

Caseback Engraving

There are two engraving options for the caseback, a standard design featuring the Recon Creed with your name, or we can develop a custom caseback to reflect your career. If you choose to develop a custom design, we will contact you after your order is placed and will supply as many mock-ups and revisions until the design is perfect for you.

Past projects serve as examples of the level of detail we can incorporate into your personalized caseback.

44mm tactical

The Tactical watch is 44mm case (49mm with the crown). The case thickness is 16.50mm. From lug to lug is 54mm. And the strap width is 23mm. It is heavy and beefy, and is constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel. It uses scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, and a screw-down crown & caseback to offer a water depth rating of 300 meters (1,000 feet).

The case comes in 4 variations: stainless / pvd-black / stainless with black / black with stainless. The watch comes mounted on a black or brown leather strap and includes a secondary rubber strap. If you would prefer a different color strap, or a carbon fiber strap, we'll do what we can do accommodate you.

We offer the option to engrave on the edge of the case with a selection of quotes: Swift • Silent • Deadly; Always Beside You; All It Takes Is All You Got, or enter your own text.
Have questions about the Tactical watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Tactical Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Ronda 515HC Quartz (battery powered) movement. The battery should last about 2-3 years and then simply send it in for a quick battery swap, and perhaps an overhaul service to remove the years of scratches and marks your timepiece received along the journey.

Automatic Upgrade:
You can upgrade your timepiece to the Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic mechanical (self winding) movement, with 25 jewels for $415. This is the same style of movement as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling. The automatic movement offers a few additional hand styles, including the Mercedes / Sword / Modern / Ploprof hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your mock-up).

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotor weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner’s arm. This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully “charge the mainspring” and increase the timepiece’s accuracy because it’s running at full power. You should send your watch in for routine service every few years, to check and replace gaskets - just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

44mm AVIATOR

The Aviator watch is 44mm case (48mm with the crown). The case thickness is 14.50mm. From lug to lug is 50mm. And the strap width is 22mm. It is an elegant case with an exhibition (see-thru) caseback window to display the mechanical hand-wind movement (same type used in Swiss pocket watches). It is constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel and features a scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass. The crown is a "push-in" so the watch is not water-depth rated.

The case comes in 2 variations: stainless and pvd-black. The watch comes mounted on a black or brown leather strap with white stitching. If you would prefer a different color strap, or a carbon fiber strap, we'll do what we can do accommodate you.

We offer an additional solid caseback option to engrave with your custom designed artwork.
Have questions about the Aviator watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

aVIATOR Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Unitas hand-wind movement. This is the same type of movement that is used in mechanical Swiss pocket watches and some very high-end Swiss timepieces. The Swiss mechanical UNITAS movement is a robust and reliable timekeeping mechanism, renowned for its intricate craftsmanship and precision. When winding the mainspring, the signature sound it produces is a gentle, rhythmic clicking that embodies the essence of traditional mechanical watchmaking.

42mm Classic

The Classic watch is a 42mm case (46mm with the crown). The case thickness is 14mm. From lug to lug is 50mm. And the strap width is 22mm. The watch is water depth rated is 300 meters (1,000 feet). The case is 316L surgical grade stainless steel. The glass is sapphire crystal. The bezel is a uni-directional bezel. The crown and caseback are screwed down, ensuring the depth rating.

The case comes in 2 variations: stainless / pvd-black. The watch is mounted on a black leather strap with white stitching and Pre-V buckle. We offer a solid metal bracelet as optional upgrade for $310.
Have questions about the Classic watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Classic Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Ronda 515HC Quartz (battery powered) movement. The battery should last about 2-3 years and then simply send it in for a quick battery swap, and perhaps an overhaul service to remove the years of scratches and marks your timepiece received along the journey.

Automatic Upgrade:
You can upgrade your timepiece to the Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic mechanical (self winding) movement, with 25 jewels for $415. This is the same style of movement as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling. The automatic movement offers a few additional hand styles, including the Mercedes / Sword / Modern / Ploprof hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your mock-up).

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotor weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner’s arm. This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully “charge the mainspring” and increase the timepiece’s accuracy because it’s running at full power. You should send your watch in for routine service every few years, to check and replace gaskets - just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

35mm petite

The Petite watch is a 35mm case (38mm with the crown). The case thickness is 10mm. From lug to lug is 40mm. And the strap width is 16mm.

The case is constructed of brass with a mineral glass and is powered by a quartz movement. The watch uses a push-in crown and caseback and is not water depth rated. The watch is mounted on either a black or white leather strap.
Have questions about the Petite watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Handcrafted In America

Swiss Components with American Craftsmanship designed to Tell Your Story. We receive our components like a lego-box from our partner factories; and then assemble each timepiece per the design requirements and specifications as each watch is “made to order”.
  • Overview
  • Usage Guide
  • Do's / Don'ts
  • Help / Support

Overview

A Quartz movement is powered by the battery, and will run for approximately 3 years (+/-). If your watch stops running, please contact us to get the battery swapped. (We have seen outside shops often damage the movement when extracting the battery). Email us and we'll get it taken care of quickly for you.

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotator weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner's arm.

This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully "charge the mainspring" and increase the timepiece's accuracy because it's running at full power.

You should send your watch in for routine service every year, or two years at the longest. Just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

Usage Guide

QUARTZ MOVEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Unscrew the Crown [counter clockwise].
2. To Set the Date:
Gently Pull the Crown into "First Position". Then turn the date forward slowly till you reach your desired date.
3. To Set the Time:
Gently Pull the Crown into "Second Position". Then turn the crown, advancing the hands forward, not backward, to your desired time.

AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Unscrew the Crown [counter clockwise]
2. To Wind the Watch:
Gently turn the Crown clockwise [feel the tension of the mainspring] 40-50 complete turns.
(this movement can not be over-wound as it has an escapement).
3. To Set the Date:
Gently Pull the Crown into "First Position". Then turn the date forward slowly till you reach your desired date.
4. To Set the Time:
Gently Pull the Crown into "Second Position". Then turn the crown, advancing the hands forward, not backward, to your desired time.
(because the mechanical movement uses a series go metal discs and gears to move in precision balance to set and tell the time, it is advised to only set the time forward - not back)

RE-SECURE THE CROWN:
When you are finished setting the time and date and winding the movement, it is imperative that you re-secure the crown (the thing keeping the world out of your watch).


While applying inward pressure, gently turn the Crown clockwise, securing it on the threading until it is tightly closed. This ensures your watch is water-sealed.

It is NOT advised that you use your mechanical timepiece in the hot tub, sauna, shower, jacuzzi or other steam generating environments [read full article].

Do's & Don'ts

Do's:
Wind your watch gently daily.

Don'ts:
Do not use pliers to try to open your crown.
Do not use your watch as a hammer to hang a frame.

have questions or need help?

If you have questions, or need servicing, please contact us either toll-free at 1-800-774-4980 or via email: contact@swisspl.com