Praesidus

The “Faux Patina Leather” variation offers an intriguing use of Faux Patina on the indexes, mimicking the Radium Burn that caused the original A-11 dials to yellow over the past 80 years. This design effectively makes it look like a 1943 A-11 that has survived to today without a scratch.

The matte black dial with faux-patina indexes, highlighted by white contouring, ensures excellent legibility in all conditions, just like the originals. The unique minute and hour indexes are a nod to the era when these watches were hand-painted. The triple-printing on the hour indexes replicates the paint thickness that a 1940s paintbrush would have left on the dial. By tracing from an original A-11, the indexes retain the strong character of the original.

The case is available in either a 32mm or in a 40mm size. The main case body is sandblasted to eliminate any gloss, in true field watch fashion. However, as a nod to the original shiny chrome plating found on most A-11s, the lugs are polished.

The brown leather strap balances the field watch look, giving the watch a more versatile appeal. It is suitable for both rugged environments and situations requiring a touch of elegance.