The Iconic Lost Watch of D-Day
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The Tom Rice
Tom Rice originally took part in Operation Overlord as part of the 101st Airborne troops that dropped into Normandy, France on D-DAY (June 6th 1944). As he jumped from his C-47 Skytrain, he lost his A-11 issued watch. When we heard the story, we knew we had to revive this legendary watch in honor of Tom & all other D-Day veterans.
REVIEW RECAP
Our First Success with the Press
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The A-11 compels you to look at it and wonder what was going through the minds of the US troops in the C-47s.
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It’s awesome that design and originality prevailed over brand glorification.
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The best modern version of the A11 watch issued to military members during WWII.
TOM RICE
Specifications
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Case:
38mm/42mm, Stainless Steel, 5 ATM Water Resistance
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Hands:
A-11 Spec hands with Superluminova
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Index:
Matte with luminous color big numbers & light luminous dots
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Glass:
Double Domed Sapphire Glass with Anti-Reflective Coating
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Movement:
Japanese Seiko NH35 Automatic
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Straps:
Green Canvas & Brown Leather Straps