This is a high-quality reproduction of the American A-11 military service watch from World War II, manufactured by the renowned Ailager® brand. Each watch features a 23 cm olive green canvas wrist strap fastened with spring bars and finished with a traditional silver metal buckle on one end. The watch face is housed in a silver stainless steel case. The back of the dial is embossed with the model name, specification number, batch number, order number, and manufacturer's name. The black watch face is framed around the edges with easy-to-read white numerals. The main hour and minute hands are luminous, making them easy to read in low light conditions. The watch is battery-powered. The watch is packaged in an elegant brown Ailager® gift box.
- Perfect for reenactment!
- New, unused product!
- Watch weight: 34 g.
- Maximum wrist circumference: 20.5 cm.
- Battery-powered.
- Splash and rain resistant.
FOR REENACTMENT?
While the United States produced many military watch designs issued during the war, the A-11 is arguably the most iconic. Early in the conflict, it was recognized that Allied personnel would need a wristwatch that would withstand the rigors of combat. This led to the development of specifications for this watch. Three American manufacturers (Elgin, Waltham, and Bulova) were awarded contracts to produce watches for the U.S. and allied armed forces under the Leand-Lease program.
