The Spec 2 Ameriquartz is an A-11 field watch powered by the Ameriquartz 6130, a quartz movement built in the USA. It is for people who want the 1942 A-11 look with the accuracy and low upkeep of quartz. Two sizes are offered: the Spec 2.C at 32mm and the Spec 2.O at 40mm, from $215.

The 1942 A-11 look, with an American quartz movement

The Spec 2 keeps the plain, factory-fresh A-11 dial of 1942. On the Original, the minute and hour indexes keep the small irregularities of hand-painted wartime dials. The case body is sandblasted to cut shine, as on any field watch, while the lugs are polished, a nod to the chrome plating most original A-11s carried. The result is a watch that reads like a 1940s A-11 and keeps time without any winding, which suits a watch you reach for every day.

Spec 2 specifications

• Movement: Ameriquartz 6130 quartz, built in the USA.
• Case: stainless steel, 32mm or 40mm, sandblasted body with polished lugs, 5 ATM (164ft).
• Crystal: double-domed K1 mineral with sapphire and anti-reflection coating.
• Dial: A-11 indexes in triple-printed Super-LumiNova, leaf A-11 hands.
• References: Original, White Patina and Olive Green Limited, on leather, canvas or nylon straps. $215.

For the Swiss manual-wind reissue, see the A-11 Type 44 watches. For an automatic A-11, see the A-11 Service Watch. Change straps from our watch straps collection.

FAQ

What is Ameriquartz?

Ameriquartz 6130 is the quartz movement inside the Spec 2. The brand lists it as built in the USA. Quartz keeps accurate time with little maintenance and no winding, which suits a watch worn every day.

What sizes does the Spec 2 come in?

Two sizes: the Spec 2.C at 32mm, close to wartime A-11 proportions, and the Spec 2.O at 40mm for a more modern fit. Both share the same sandblasted steel case and 5 ATM rating.

Is the Spec 2 water resistant?

Yes, to 5 ATM, which is 164 feet. It is not a dive watch. For diving, see the A-5 UDT, rated to 20 ATM.