UTAH Beach A-11 - Black

The Utah Beach A-11 was developed as a unique commemoration piece for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Made with sand we collected at UTAH BEACH on June 6th 2023, the dial is meant to represent the entire operation's area of D-Day. Made in collaboration with the UTAH BEACH LANDING MUSEUM, we will donate upwards of 30 watches to WW2 Veterans in attendance at the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

The top "color" dial's cut is in the shape of the Normandy coast where all 5 original D-Day Landing Beaches were situated: UTAH, OMAHA, GOLD, JUNO & SWORD. These 5 landing areas are also marked accurately on the dial providing a full overview of the operation.

For the indexes, we've gone with a pretty creative approach. The top half of the dial has been punched through letting the sand shine through and act as the indexes. For the bottom half, we've used a transparent dial on which we've printed solid indexes. For the black dial, this means there is no luminous within the paint. 

For the caseback, as part of the commemoration, we’ve added a US Military M1 helmet & a “Czech Hedgehog”. Both are powerful symbols of the danger & sacrifice that the D-Day armies faced on June 6th 1944. Each piece will be numbered on the caseback at the very bottom.

This watch features a 38mm stainless steel case with 10 ATM water resistance, built for durability in the field. It’s equipped with sword-style hands treated with Super-Luminova for enhanced legibility. The dial is made from actual sand collected at Utah Beach, with a color cut inspired by the Normandy coastline. A double-domed acrylic crystal protects the dial, while the Miyota 9039 automatic movement powers the watch with reliable precision. Strap options include blue or black tropic rubber, or a green two-piece NATO strap for a rugged, military-ready finish.

Thanks to our expertise & quality materials your watch will require very little day-to-day care. You can help preserve its lustre by washing the case and bracelet from time to time using soapy water and a soft brush. Before cleaning your watch, always ensure that the winding crown is properly pushed down to guarantee waterproofness.