MTM Special Ops Hypertec H-61 Watch Review

Beyond the standard shipping box and sharp looking black watertight barracuda box, you’ll find one of my favorite MTM Special Ops watches, the Hypertec H-61.

It arrives with a custom combination that includes a Stainless Steel Black PVD Finish Case, Black dial with Lumi Numbers (Lumi II), and a 270mm Green Nylon NATO strap. Of course, this is just one combination… You may be surprised to know that you can choose from 3 case finishes (Black PVD, Brush Silver, and Sandblasted Gray), 8 dials (including the first ever, solid blue dial) and an army of different straps (30+). Best of all, MTM Special Ops’ website lets you configure and personalize your watch while seeing exactly what the end result will look before ordering. Creating a tailored timepiece that fits your own unique and individual taste couldn’t be easier.

On the exterior, you’ll find a locking, screen down crown. Simply turn it towards you (clockwise) until it pops out slightly, then gently pull it out until you hear a faint click. Now you can adjust the short, rear red hand. Pull the crown out further until it clicks and you can now adjust the super-luminous hour and minute hands. Continue to turn to adjust the date window. To secure the crown in place, push it back inwards and turn counterclockwise.

Below the crown, you will a secondary knob for adjusting the dual directional, inner bezel. The adjustment operation is incredibly silky smooth yet, secure enough to where any clothing or object that may brush up against the knob will not shift previous adjustments out of place.

Above the inner bezel, you will find the unidirectional ratcheting outer bezel. Each counterclockwise turn is met with a firm but not overly tight, distinctive locking click. Much like the inner bezel adjustment, the outer bezel functionality feels exceptionally well-made.