TYPE A

A-17a 24H night & day

Our TYPE A-17a Night & Day recreates the distinctive pilot’s watch described in our original account as an Elgin masterpiece used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

Strap width 16 mm
$5,461.00 TWDNo extra charge

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Green NATO
Selected strapGreen NATO✓
Wrist fit14–22.5 cm
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1-year warranty (excluding exterior parts and glass) · Repair support

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HISTORY & DESIGN

The history and details behind this watch.

Our TYPE A-17a Night & Day recreates the distinctive pilot’s watch described in our original account as an Elgin masterpiece used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

The A-17a bears the last A-series designation made for U.S. military pilots. As aircraft became capable of operating by day or night, its unusual 24-hour dial distinguished daytime from nighttime with white and black halves.

We have recreated the design as a quartz watch. Coin-edge detailing on both the front and back of the case helps make scratches to the edges less conspicuous. The crystal is shaped into a rounded dome.

The dial uses a slightly creamy off-white, rather than pure white, together with black to create an antique character. The original strap choices included a two-piece dark-green cotton chino-cloth strap and a khaki nylon grosgrain alternative.

Product specifications — TYPE A-17a Night & Day

Movement: Swiss-made 24-hour quartz movement. Accuracy at room temperature: 15 seconds per month (reference value).

Case: Stainless steel.

Battery: Silver-oxide SR920SW. Approximate battery life: 2 years.

Water resistance: 5 ATM. For everyday use; not a deep-water diving watch.

Crystal: Domed plastic crystal.

Case dimensions: 32.1 mm (excluding the crown) × 38.60 mm × 12.00 mm.

Strap width: 16 mm. Choose from the fitted straps shown above. Confirmed wrist ranges are displayed with each option. Brown leather has no extra charge; Bamboo is +¥2,000 with the watch.

A-17a 24H night & day