2012 Smith & Wesson Amphibian Commando Quartz Ref. SW-1100
2012 Smith & Wesson Amphibian Commando Quartz Ref. SW-1100
Reference Number: SW-1100
Manufactured Date: 2012
This 2012 Smith & Wesson Amphibian Commando Quartz Watch combines military-inspired styling with the rugged practicality associated with the historic American firearms manufacturer. Featuring a large black titanium-finished case, bold black dial, oversized green luminous Arabic numerals, and a matching black rubber strap, the watch was designed with outdoor and tactical applications in mind. The dial incorporates a 24-hour military time scale, luminous hands and hour markers, a contrasting red seconds hand, and a date window at 3 o'clock. Powered by a Japanese quartz movement, the watch features a stainless steel caseback and a 30-meter water-resistance rating. This example exhibits visible scratches and scuffs along the case sides, particularly near the lugs, along with surface scratches on the stainless steel caseback and minor signs of wear on the rubber strap. The dial remains in attractive overall condition, preserving the watch's distinctive black-and-green tactical appearance.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 44.5mm
Dial: 36mm
Lug-to-Lug: 53mm
Thickness: 14mm
Strap: 23.1cm
Strap Style: Leather Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: Miyota 2115
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: Hour, Minute, and Seconds Hands
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Black
Dial: Black
Strap: Black
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- A Legacy Dating Back to 1852 – Smith & Wesson was founded in 1852 by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson, initially pursuing innovative repeating firearms using self-contained metallic cartridges. Over the following century, the company became one of America's most recognizable firearms manufacturers, making its branded watches interesting accessories for collectors of American industrial history and Smith & Wesson memorabilia.
- The Amphibian Commando Collection – The Amphibian Commando was marketed as a tactical-style wristwatch, combining a black case, luminous markings, and a rugged rubber strap with the visual language of military field equipment. Despite its imposing appearance, its 30-meter water-resistance rating distinguishes it from professional diving instruments, reflecting its intended role as an everyday sporting and outdoor accessory rather than a specialized underwater timepiece.
- Military Timekeeping and Collectible Design – The watch features a secondary 24-hour scale beneath its oversized 12-hour numerals, a design convention commonly associated with military field watches and equipment. Its contrasting green hour markers and red seconds hand contribute to its recognizable tactical aesthetic, while the Smith & Wesson branding connects it to a broader category of licensed accessories collected by firearms enthusiasts, outdoor sportsmen, and enthusiasts of military-inspired watches.
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