MWC A-17 | 1950's U.S Army Korean War Issue | 24 Jewel Auto | Plexiglass

Description: *****OFFICIAL MWC AUTHORISED RESELLERGENUINE ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH 2 YEAR MANUFACTURERS WARRANTYThe Merchant Adventurers are renowned for customer satisfaction & after sales servicePurchase with confidence, knowing we are your direct link from ebay shop to the manufacture*****A-17-OMAn MWC Classic Recreation of a 1950's Pattern U.S Army Korean War Issue Military Watchin a Satin Stainless Steel Finishwith 24 Jewel Automatic Movement & Plexiglass Crystal*****Free UK Shipping*****MWC Product SKU Code: A-17-OMRemember - If you see a MWC watch you want which we do not have it listed please contact us and we will be able to supply it to youThis recreation of the A-17 is based on the original design used by U.S. pilots during the Korean War, which was fought between North Korea and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. The original A-17 itself was essentially an improved and updated version of the A-11 used by the USAAF in WW2 but in the case of this watch the mechanical movement is upgraded to automatic with the option to hand wind if required. The watch offers the benefit of retaining the classic 1950s outward appearance whilst having the advantage of a a few discreet updates to improve its suitability for use on a day to day basis.The other watches we produce 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 issue watch. The history of our recreation and how it came into being goes back to January 2009 when we were approached by a US veterans association who asked us to examine the viability of making a watch that was identical in appearance to the original watches which were made by Hamilton, Bulova, and Benrus during the Vietnam War. We were sent samples of watches to examine and also the original specification sheets and the result was a watch which was very close to the original and used a high grade fully jeweled hand-wound movement, this watch was the GG-W-113 which we still make. As a result of making that watch, we were contacted again with a view to recreating 2 earlier models, one was the A-11 from WW2 which are now almost impossible to find in good sound condition because most were made from 1943 onwards, when resources were limited and hence cheap metal was used. The 1950s pattern A-17 sits between the 1940s A-11 and the 1960s GG-W-113 and encompasses various characteristics shared by both of the other 2 watches.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 luminous markings. Please note: The watch uses Luminous Super Luminova paint for first class visibility in the hours of darkness.SPECIFICATION:Width inc. Crown: 38mmWidth exc. Crown: 36mmThickness: 12.9mmLug Size: 18mm Spring BarLug to Lug: 43mmCase Material: 316L Stainless SteelCase Back: 316L Stainless Steel Screw down case backCrown: 316L Stainless SteelGlass: Acrylic PlexiglassDial Colour: BlackContract Serial Number on Case BackStrap: Military Issue 18mm Black Nylon WebbingMovement: 24 jewel mechanical self winding automatic with "Hack System"Supplied in MWC box with 24 month manufacturers warranty registration card*Price Includes tracked UK shipping with DPD/Royal Mail. International shipping with Royal Mail international tracked service or ebay GSPOccasionally 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.Please Note: We do not mail to B.F.P.O & P.O Box numbers as a signature is required for proof of receipt. If this is a problem may we suggest that you use a work or relatives address.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 INFORMATIONThe 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 possibleMany 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 To view all items for sale in our shop go tohttps://www.ebay.co.uk/str/bridgebythemerchantadventurers

Price: 265.5 GBP

Location: Leicestershire

End Time: 2023-12-17T21:05:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11.98 GBP

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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer

Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days

Return policy details: We want you to be happy with your purchase, if it is not what you were expecting or you have changed your mind you can return the item within 30 days of purchase. Simply contact us via the ebay message service and tell us you wish to return the item. Return instructions will be provided via ebay with a unique RMA#, and please return via recorded delivery and send us the tracking number details. Ensure the item being returned has not been used or worn and is returned in its original packaging and with all the protective seals in place together with instruction and warranty details. Once the item has been received and checked over to see that it is in it's original condition and suitable for re-sale we will refund the purchase price. Alternatively if you wish to return your item for repair or for servicing please refer to the instructions provided with the manufacturer’s warranty at the time of purchase. Thank You

Strap Material: Nylon

With Original Packaging: Yes

Original Packaging Description: With Box

Strap Colour: Black

Number of Jewels: 24

Indices: Arabic Numerals

MPN: A-17-OM

Dial Colour: Black

Year Manufactured: 2010-Now

Gender: Unisex

Customised: No

Vintage: No