The MWC A-11 Automatic is a faithful recreation of the legendary U.S. Army Air Force pilot’s watch first issued in 1943. Worn by WWII pilots and aircrew, the original A-11 was produced by iconic American brands such as Elgin, Bulova, and Waltham under strict U.S. government specifications.
This modern version stays true to the Elgin 539 design but is upgraded for today: a 24-jewel automatic movement (with manual winding option), a solid 316L stainless steel case (instead of wartime plated base metal), and a box-profile sapphire crystal that looks like original plexiglass but is shatterproof and scratch-resistant.
The A-11 is part of MWC’s historic trilogy of U.S. military watches — the WWII A-11, the Korean War A-17, and the Vietnam War GG-W-113. The series began in 2009, when a U.S. veterans association asked MWC to recreate the Vietnam-era GG-W-113. After its success, demand quickly followed for this WWII classic, now reimagined with modern durability while preserving its historic soul.
316L stainless steel case – heavy-duty satin finish
Black dial with Luminova hands & markers
Screw-down caseback with serial number
Water resistant to 100m / 330ft / 10 ATM
Supplied with an 18mm strap in a gift box
Backed by a 24-month guarantee
📏 Dimensions
Width (incl. crown): 38 mm
Width (excl. crown): 36 mm
Thickness: 12.9 mm
Lug size: 18 mm
Lug to lug: 43 mm
⭐ Why Sapphire?
Over 90% of cracked crystals we see are mineral glass — even hardened versions don’t come close to sapphire. Synthetic sapphire is heat-treated for strength, finished with dual anti-reflective coatings, and is now the gold standard for high-end military and outdoor watches. It keeps your A-11S25 clear and mission-ready for years to come.
👉 For collectors, history buffs, and anyone who wants a true WWII heritage watch with the reliability of modern engineering, the A-11S25 is the ultimate choice.
