MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026
MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026

MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026

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The Standard In Tactical Watches.

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MKC x ARES® DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026

MONTANA KNIFE CO SHOP

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8659 Robbins Rd
Missoula MT 59808
United States

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MKC X ARES® SPECIAL COLLABORATION

DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ 2026

Introducing the MKC Tactical x Ares Collaboration Diver-1 Mission Timer, a robust and rugged timepiece designed to perform when you need it most. This collaboration brings together the rugged expertise of Montana Knife Company and the precision engineering of Ares Watches. Featuring a Flat Dark Earth Cerakote case, black Cerakote bezel, sleek black dial with bold white numerals that glow in the dark, an MKC Orange seconds hand and a LASH Ballistic Nylon strap, the Diver-1 Timer ensures readability and durability in any environment.

Built to withstand extreme conditions, the Diver Timer offers 1050 meters of water resistance, making it perfect for everything from tactical use to recreational diving and when weather conditions take a turn. Its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and luminous hands and markers provide clear visibility and protection. The Diver-1 also features countdown functionality standard in military dive watches. Powered by accurate quartz movement, this watch is a reliable for both active-duty and everyday wear.

WE PUT THE SAME THOUGHT AND EFFORT INTO OUR ACCESSORIES AS WE DO OUR KNIVES.

Lifetime warranty by ARES.

SWISS SUPER QUARTZ & RUGGED PERFORMANCE

LASTS 10X longer than standard quartz watches. 

ARES uses the 715Li 5-jewel gold plated Swiss analog quartz, manufactured by Ronda, with a 10-year lithium-ion battery and End-of-Life indicator

DIVER-1 Case, Caseback, Crown & Bezel

Turned from a solid bar of 316L stainless steel in Ogden, UT and a bezel with hand-filled lettering, Cerakote Flat Dark Earth finish, and MKC Orange seconds hand.

  • 41.0mm two piece Cerakote Flat Dark Earth case with individually serialized, engraved, screwback construction
  • 42.0mm bezel, featuring countdown timer with Cerakote black finish, aggressive ‘no slip’ teeth, and 120-click uni-directional countdown mission timer
  • 49.5mm lug to lug 22mm drilled lugs with 1.8mm shoulderless spring bars, supplied with a 3-ring LASH ballistic nylon strap
  • 10 o’clock ‘fat head’ 7.2mm logo’d screw down crown, featuring aggressive ‘no slip’ teeth and double Viton seals: Quartz timers feature Cerakote FDE crowns,
  • 13.3mm overall thickness
  • 3.3oz total weight with LASH strap
CRYSTAL, DIAL & HANDS

Flat sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective AR coating and brass dial with Super LumiNova C3 printed hour indicators, painted minute indices and logo

Brushed hands with C3, and featuring an MKC Orange seconds hand

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE & TESTING

Individually tested and certified, fully assembled, to 100BAR = 3445ft.

Anti-magnetic rating 18.8Oe, shock resistant to NIHS-91-10 standards, and thermo-compensated -0 to 50+ C

MILITARY DIVING COUNTDOWN FUNCTIONALITY

The DIVER-1 Mission Timer features a countdown functionality.   Most traditional dive watches have a unidirectional bezel with 0-60 minutes marked, going clockwise, to measure how much time has passed since you started a dive.

Military dive watches, especially those used in tactical operations or timing missions, are often set up to count down remaining time like "you have 20 minutes until exfil" or "10 minutes to complete this task."By turning the bezel so the desired number of minutes aligns with the minute hand, the user can easily see how much time is left as the hand approaches the zero mark - hence the descending numbers.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 19 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 17 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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19 reviews
  • RT
    Rob T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Diver-1 Mission Watch

    Well first of all this watch is solid as could be as far as the structure of it. It’s a little bigger than I prefer but I’m getting used to it. I wear it everyday. The only reason for 4 stars is because the watch band needs to be just a bit longer.

    Montana Knife Company
    18 minutes ago

    Thanks for the 4 star review Rob! Great to hear the Diver-1 Mission Timer feels solid and that you're wearing it everyday. We appreciate the feedback on the watch band length - that's helpful insight for other customers considering sizing. Thanks for your MKC support!

  • RG
    Robert G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    A Beast

    The Ares x MKC collab Diver-1 is a BEAST, an all-business tool watch. The FDE Cerakote case with the cast logos on the case back is pure rugged elegance. It wears smaller than you would expect, but the Mission Timer countdown bezel in DLC , with its tough, chiseled knurled edge give it absolute bad~*s presence. It is packaged like a rugged war relic with attention to detail and specialized serializing throughout. It feels special, it is special. Every aspect of this collab is all about purpose. MKC and Ares are tier-one.

    Montana Knife Company
    1 week ago

    Thanks so much for the incredible review, Robert! We're absolutely thrilled to hear the Ares x MKC Diver-1 Mission Timer is living up to its reputation as a true BEAST! Your description of that FDE Cerakote case with the cast logos and the DLC Mission Timer bezel really captures what makes this collaboration so special - rugged elegance with that unmistakable bad-ass presence. So glad you're loving how it wears and that the packaging and attention to detail throughout made it feel as special as it truly is. This tier-one collab was all about creating the ultimate tool watch, and it sounds like we nailed it!

  • ST
    Shane T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    I love it!

    I’m so glad I finally pulled the trigger on this! I wasn’t a fan of the first drop but I really regret not jumping on the 2025 release. I think I’ll like it even more with a rubber watch band. I’m waiting on them to come back in stock on the Area website.

    Montana Knife Company
    2 hours ago

    Thanks so much for the fantastic review, Shane! We're thrilled to hear you're loving the 2026 DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ - it sounds like it was worth the wait! We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

  • BS
    Brian S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Bad Ass Tactical Time piece / Dive Watch

    The watch is truly a tactical tactical time piece.. Looks amazing, turns heads, love the luminous hands and the size of the hands, made to see at all times.. I swapped out the band with a strap habit beads of rice, all black matte bracelet, I like the easy on and off. however, I haven’t been taking it off.. beautifully crafted hands made piece.

    Montana Knife Company
    2 hours ago

    Thanks so much for the incredible review, Brian! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're loving the DIVER-1 MISSION TIMER™ - it sounds like it's everything we hoped it would be as a tactical timepiece. Love that you customized it with the beads of rice bracelet - sounds like a killer combination.

  • DB
    David B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Ares / MKC Watch review

    This is a solid dive watch!! MKC has always delivered on working with high quality, great companies. I did not know Ares well until I got the watch. Now it’s my daily wear. I also got #47 of 150, so as a southern republican, it has even more sentimental meaning!

    Keep killing it MKC!!! Working knives for working people, one knife at a time!!!! 🔪🔪🔪🔪🕰️

    Montana Knife Company
    2 weeks ago

    Awesome review David - thank you! It means so much to us that you appreciate our partnerships with quality companies like ARES®, and we're so glad this collaboration delivered another solid piece for you. Thanks for being part of the MKC family and for the amazing support.