MWC WWII 1943 pattern stainless steel mechanical US pattern watch A-11

Description

MWC WWII 1943 pattern stainless steel mechanical US pattern watch A-11   DESCRIPTON: The A-11 was among the first military watches to be equipped with a sweep second hand. This recreation is based closely on the original World War Two design from 1943. The watches at the time were made in a variety of slightly different styles by Elgin, Bulova and Waltham but were all based on an original US government specification laid down at the time. This watch is closest in appearance to the Elgin 539 which used a 15 or 16 jewel movement (this one has 17jewels to improve accuracy) and was made for the USAAF between 1940 and 1945. The original watch was made from plated basemetal (to save steel) but this modern recreation is solid stainless steel so it should stand the test of time better than the originals.   CHARACTERISTICS:  - Width Inc Crown: 39.9mm  - Width Exc Crown: 36mm  - Thickness: 11.5mm  - Water Resistance 30m/99ft  - Lug Size: 18mm  - Lug to lug is 43mm  - 17 jewels, mechanical handwound movement. with "Hack System"

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