{"product_id":"a-11-1940s-wwii-pattern-military-watch-hybrid-with-100m-water-resistance-1","title":"A-17 U.S 1950s Korean War Pattern Military Watch (Mechanical\/Quartz Hybrid) with 100m Water Resistance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Code: A-17\/100QZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recreation of the A-17 watch is based on the original design used by U.S. pilots during the Korean War (1950-1953). This updated version features a high-performance hybrid movement, glass crystal, screw caseback, and 100m (330ft) water resistance. The original A-17 was an improved and updated version of the A-11 used by the USAAF during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Hybrid Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMWC hybrid watches combine the best of modern and traditional watchmaking technology. These watches incorporate features from both automatic and quartz models, resulting in a hybrid, ultra-low maintenance movement. The hybrid movement uses a battery to power the watch through coils and a quartz oscillator, but the hands are mechanically actuated and controlled. Essentially, the movement is mechanical except it’s powered by a battery and regulated by a quartz crystal, eliminating the need for a spring. This watch is ideal for buyers who prefer the sweep second hand of automatic watches combined with the hassle-free maintenance benefits of a quartz watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Recreation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2009, a US veterans association approached us to create a watch identical in appearance to the originals made by Hamilton, Bulova, and Benrus during the Vietnam War. We examined samples and original specification sheets, resulting in the GG-W-113, which we still produce. Following this success, we were asked to recreate two earlier models: the A-11 from WWII and the 1950s pattern A-17. The A-17 bridges the gap between the 1940s A-11 and the 1960s GG-W-113, incorporating various characteristics of both watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in 2019, this A-17 model retains the original appearance but includes multiple upgrades, such as a screw-down crown, 100m water resistance, screw caseback, and hybrid movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Including Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Excluding Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100m (330ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback and Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid with \"Hack System\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mm Nylon Webbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is a perfect blend of historical design and modern technology, offering durability, reliability, and timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MWC - Military Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31964267413619,"sku":"A-17\/100QZ","price":266.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1140\/1866\/products\/A-17_100andA-17_100_HYQb_7e06f684-22cf-49c1-8af0-3dd29dd81662.jpg?v=1597760146","url":"https:\/\/mwcwatch.com\/products\/a-11-1940s-wwii-pattern-military-watch-hybrid-with-100m-water-resistance-1","provider":"MWC - Military Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}