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Pre-owned MAT mer air terre watches
Established in 2005, MATWATCHES—short for Mer Air Terre—has become a French reference in tactical watchmaking. Initially created for elite units like RAID or the French Foreign Legion, MAT watches combine toughness, readability, and accuracy. At Mostra Store, explore our selection of pre-owned MAT watches, valued for their military DNA, uncompromising construction, and proven reliability. These are functional timepieces designed for the most demanding missions.
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Founded in 2005 by Fabrice Pougez, the French brand MATWATCHES—short for Mer Air Terre—quickly became prominent in the professional watchmaking sector with timepieces designed for action, precision, and durability. From its inception, the brand distinguished itself by responding to a special order from RAID, the French National Police's elite unit, requiring a robust, readable, and reliable watch for its operations. This marked the beginning of an adventure driven by high standards and field experience.
MATWATCHES built its identity around the needs of elite units, including the French Foreign Legion, GSPR, French naval aviation, and even the US Navy. Each model is developed in close collaboration with its end-users—whether bomb disposal experts, pilots, or special forces members. The result: reinforced mechanical or quartz watches featuring sapphire crystals, screw-down crowns, and water resistance often exceeding industry standards.
Iconic collections include the AG7 series, whose “California” variant revives the visual cues of historical military watches. Other models like the AG6 1 Démineur or the Timer OPS demonstrate the brand's adaptability to extreme operational conditions. In 2024, MATWATCHES celebrates its 20th anniversary with the Picobello Verde, a 39.5mm titanium model blending vintage aesthetics and contemporary innovations, limited to just 100 pieces.
On the second-hand market, MAT watches continue to grow in popularity. Their proven durability, functional design, and direct association with military forces make them highly sought-after by collectors of military watches. Each MAT watch is primarily a tool rather than an accessory, yet it appeals through strong visual identity and rare consistency in this segment.
The brand now also offers lines such as Adventure and Urban, providing robust watches with versatile designs suitable for civilian or urban use. MATWATCHES thus retains its DNA while broadening its audience, creating timepieces built to last in any environment.
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