Watchdives WD1972 VH31 Military Field Watch

Military character. Compact comfort. Built for everyday wear.

The Watchdives WD1972 is a vintage-inspired military field watch designed around simplicity, legibility and everyday reliability.

Its distinctive asymmetrical case, fully sandblasted finish and clean military-style dial give the WD1972 its unmistakable tool-watch character, while compact proportions make it comfortable enough to wear all day.

Simple, rugged and easy to wear — exactly what a good field watch should be.

Distinctive Military-Inspired Case

The asymmetrical stainless steel case is one of the defining features of the WD1972.

Integrated crown protection and a uniform sandblasted finish create a purposeful, low-reflection appearance, while the compact 46mm lug-to-lug and 11.2mm thickness keep the watch balanced and comfortable on the wrist.

Domed Sapphire & Strap Versatility

A high-domed sapphire crystal adds vintage depth and subtle distortion around the edge of the dial while providing modern scratch resistance.

With a versatile 20mm lug width, the WD1972 pairs naturally with Nylon, canvas, rubber or leather straps — giving this simple field watch a surprisingly wide range of personalities.

VH31 Sweeping Quartz

Inside is the reliable Seiko VH31 sweeping quartz movement, delivering a smooth four-ticks-per-second seconds hand with quartz accuracy and grab-and-go convenience.

Strong BGW9 lume, a screw-down crown and 200m water resistance add practical durability without taking away from the simplicity that defines the WD1972.

Distinctive military design, compact proportions and everyday reliability — a field watch built to be worn, not babied.

Watch Specification
Brand: Watchdives
Model: WD1972 V2
Movement: VH31 sweep seconds quartz movement
Case Material: Silver sandblasted 316L Stainless Steel
Glass: Sapphire Glass, High Clear AR Coating
Bezel:120 Clicks Unidirectional Rotating Aluminum Bezel
Dial Color: Matte Black/White
Luminous: BGW9 Blue Light, Hands and Markers
Crown: Screw-down Crown
Case Back: Screw-down Case Back, Polish Process
Strap: 20mm High Quality Nylon
Water Resistant: 20 Bar = 200 Meters Passed Test
Watch Dimension
Bezel 37.8mm
Case diameter: 40.9mm (including crown)
Lug to lug: 46 mm (lug to lug)
Case thickness: 11.2mm (including high-domed glass)
Lug width: 20mm
Our service
Warranty: 2 years
Returns and Refund: 30 days return and refund service
Style: quartz watch; retro military field watch, dive watch

Current availability and a related Watchdives option

Selected WD1972 V2 dial variants on this page are currently available. Availability can change by dial, so use the variant selector to confirm the option you want. For a different Watchdives military-style quartz watch, compare the WD1980 V3. It is a different model rather than a direct replacement: the WD1980 V3 uses a 39mm case, 100m water resistance and either VH31 no-date or Ronda 517 day-date configurations depending on the selected variant. Review its product page before ordering.