Praesidus x T.W.O. A-11 Type 44
Description
The Praesidus x T.W.O. A-11 Type 44 is a contemporary tribute to the young aircrews who risked their lives during World War II. Developed in collaboration with aviation specialist Gregory Pons, this limited edition reissue captures the spirit of the 1943 pilot watch with modern upgrades for today’s wearer.
It features our original 38mm stainless steel case, a patinated dial reflecting 1940’s styling, the Swiss-Made Landeron L21 movement, and 100 meters of water resistance, ensuring durability and precise timekeeping that far exceeds that of vintage originals.
The engraved caseback brings the story into sharp focus. The design is directly inspired by the insignia of the 533rd Bomb Squadron, one of the B-17 units that helped liberate Europe. At its center, a skull is pierced by a missile and topped with a Roman legionnaire’s helmet, symbolizing both the destructive force of air warfare and the unbreakable resolve of those who flew. It is a bold, raw, and unapologetic tribute to the crews who went to war and never came back.
Limited to 250 pieces, this collector’s watch blends aviation aesthetics with metropolitan reliability. It stays true to its wartime roots while delivering the performance and build quality expected by collectors.
Built for the air, crafted for the ground, and engraved for those who never came back.
American Assembled as always.
Praesidus x T.W.O A-11 Type 44
1945 Essence - 2025 Reliability
SPECS
| Case Size/ Diameter | 38mm |
|---|---|
| Case Thickness Including Glass |
13mm |
| Case Lug-to-lug | 45mm |
| Case Material |
Surgical Grade Stainless steel |
| Case Finish |
Polished |
| Case Lug Width |
20 mm |
| Strap Width |
20 mm |
| Glass |
Double Dome Acrylic Glass w/ AR Coating |
| Water Resistance |
10 ATM |
| Movement |
Swiss Made Landeron L21 |
The A-11 Type 44
An incredibly authentic 1940’s revival
If you're looking for an A-11 that you can actually wear without risk & that truly incarnates the incredible American ingenuity & bravery of the men behind the originals, the A-11 Type 44 is for you. Seeped in American history, you can choose from the ultra authentic 32mm to the more modern 38mm. Featuring a 1940s style Bonklip Bracelet, the Type 44 truly is a 1940s revival ready for the 21st Century.
Just like they used to make them
A 1944 A-11 Closely Re-edited
We've gotten as close as we could to the original 1944 Waltham we purchased as a benchmark. You'll notice that our Type 44 or the vintage Waltham does not have a second hand counter-balance. A-11s originally did but ours had its own broken off during its lifetime. A mark of its age, we decided to keep that lack of counter-weight for absolute authenticity.
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