THE WATCH THAT
WON THE WAR
WON THE WAR
Not anymore a ticking piece of history, the iconic A-11 watch is now re-created to resonate in modern times the values of shared sacrifice and patriotic bravery.
The A-11 was the right watch at the right time, simple, it never demanded a lot of attention, this watch was made to get the job done like the men who wore it. Storming the beach of Normandy, capturing Iwo Jima, climbing Monte Cassino or jumping over the Netherlands, the A-11 was the companion of heroes.
When you have a job to get done, you should also have the right tools – and part of a necessary tool arsenal for life is a wristwatch.
At Praesidus we recognized the very special role of the A-11 and we recreated it, maybe you remember the original A11, maybe you even had one, or your father, now you can own it and perpetuate the memory of the many braves who wore it before you.
All our watches are proudly assembled at Selco in Tulsa, OK, United States of America.
All of our models feature a mechanical movement. This means that your watch will be powered by you: by wearing it or by winding it via the crown (handwound/manual-wind).
As quartz watches were not invented and widely distributed until well after WWII in 1969, we aimed at keeping the essential mechanical aspect of the A-11.
There are no batteries, but hundreds of miniature components working together. By nature, it's several magnitudes more expensive to manufacture compared to a typical battery-operated, massproduced, quartz watch.
We choose to use the Seiko caliber NH35A for all of our models: it is well-engineered, well-designed, and wellpriced. Also, due to its relatively lower beat rate (6 beats per second), it will last longer without servicing.
Every watches comes with an engraving on the back of the case. Although, you can make the watch inherently personal. In order to make it the perfect gift, for yourself or someone else, we leave enough space for your own engraved message. Don't forget to add one during checkout.
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Watch lume has been a consistent and appreciated performer in military applications since WWII. Available in two colorways, the A-11 dials comes in either matte black or matte ivory dials both with green and light brown lumes to ensure total visibility
Sitting on a sturdy surgical grade steel caseback, the A-11 watch is covered with a beautiful double dome glass (round on both the inside and the outside of the watch) with an anti-reflective coating for clear visibility, your watch will look good whenever you check the time. No matter from which angle. It is also authentic since it was the same glass used for the WWII watches.
Who would’ve thought that a tiny mechanical instrument had been a mighty hero who’d saved a thousand lives?
Every tale of military heroism deserves to be celebrated. So, if you have a compelling story from historical moments that is worth telling, let us know and we will help you share it to the world.
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