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A-17
An MWC Classic Recreation of a 1950's Pattern
U.S Army Korean War Issue Military Watch
Satin Stainless Steel Finish
with 24 Jewel Automatic Movement and 100m Water Resistant
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MWC Product SKU Code: A-17/100
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This automatic self-winding A-17 pattern watch is a classic design based on the typical designs used in the Korean War during the 1950s, it has a glass crystal, and the mechanical movement is a self-winding automatic with the option to hand-wind if desired. The watch offers the benefit of retaining the classic 1950s outward appearance whilst having the advantage of a few important updates to improve its suitability for use on a day-to-day basis, the main upgrades are an increase from 30m to 100m water resistance and a screw-down crown and case back. The other watches in this family of watches are the A-11 based on the WW2 USAAF pilots watch and the GG-W-113 based on the Vietnam War issue model.
All the original watches regardless of whether they were an A-11, A-17 or GG-W-113 used plexiglass which was fine for the time but does not come anywhere near meeting modern standards for either water resistance or scratch resistance. The updates mean that rather than just being splash-proof like the original models this watch is fine for swimming and other activities involving use in water, although the updates vastly improve the watch in terms of performance it still retains the historical retro appearance which was achieved by manufacturing a special curved glass crystal which closely mimics the original.
This watch has a heavy stainless steel satin finish case made from Military Grade 316L stainless steel, sweep second hand, hacking function, black dial, and Luminova or the markings and hands for first-rate night-time performance.
The entire range of A-11, A-17, and GG-W-113 watches came into being because in January 2009 MWC was approached by a US veterans association who were keen to examine the viability of making a GG-W-113 watch which was identical in appearance to the original watches which were made by Hamilton, Bulova and Benrus during the Vietnam war. After receiving samples of watches to examine and the original specification sheets the resulting watch was remarkably close to the original and used a high-grade fully jewelled hand-wound movement, this watch was the GG-W-113 which is still made by MWC. As a result of making that watch another order was placed with a view to recreating the A-11 which is an even earlier model, the original A-11 is now virtually impossible to find in good sound condition, this is primarily because most originals were made from 1943 onwards when resources were very limited due to the war and hence cheap metal was used which meant they were not very durable and the wartime alloy watches could not get close to a watch like this model made in solid stainless steel.
The new 100m series of models were developed in 2019 and encompass the best of both traditional appearance and current-day performance standards.
SPECIFICATION:
Width inc. Crown: 40mm
Width exc. Crown: 38mm
Thickness: 11.5mm
Lug Size: 20mm
Lug to Lug: 45mm
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Case Back: 316L Stainless Steel Screw Down Case Back
Crown: 316L Stainless Steel Screw Down Crown
Glass: Hardened Crystal
Dial Colour: Black
Contract Serial Number on Case Back
Strap: 20mm Black
Movement: 24 jewel mechanical self-winding automatic with "Hack System"
Supplied in MWC box with 24-month manufacturer's warranty registration card*
Occasionally duty may need to be paid at your destination, international buyers need to check their countries custom and tax duties. It is buyer's responsibility for any custom tax incurred.
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Order processing time can take 1 working day due to clearance of payment, preparing & packing and posting before 17.00hrs so orders placed after 12.00hrs may not be shipped until the next day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Merchant Adventurers
are an Authorised UK MWC watch dealer and have full authority to sell the item(s) in this listing.
MWC items offered for sale in this listing are 100% genuine and supplied with a 24 month manufacturers warranty
* Please visit the MWC website for more detailed warranty information regarding cover and exclusions, i.e. watch glass, straps, batteries etc
Be aware that there are some sellers advertising MWC items marked 'As new but without tags' or 'With slight marks' etc. and saying they come with a manufacturers warranty- This is not possible
Many manufacturers of military watches suffer problems with illegal fakes. If you are in doubt about any MWC offered for sale, please contact us.
MWC’s Head office is in Zurich Switzerland.
MWC are a leading supplier, not just to the military but also to police forces, anti-terrorist units, airlines, mining companies and a diverse variety of government agencies and departments. They are one of the largest specialist manufacturers of high-performance military watches and produce a wide range of models either to customers specific design requirements or by tendering for contracts where quality, reliability and durability are of primary importance.
To be assured of excellent customer before & after sales service with a fully backed warranty always purchase from an MWC Factory Authorised Reseller
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