Design Concept
Case Construction
Cruxible-Hellion’s 316L construction is guided by the WW2 USN issued watches but completely reconsidered for reliability and serviceability. The mid-case has been strengthened and redesigned to accommodate a screw down crown and sapphire crystal providing 100 meters water resistance. The oversized crown references the aesthetic of the FSSC 88-W-800 and UDT canteen crowns, evoking the design’s origins, history and purpose while improving its reliability with a simpler modern construction.
Dial & Hands
The core elements of the iconic dial have been carefully reworked to deliver a more nuanced interpretation of the war time specification and improved readability. Alluding to period USN watches the Mk II logo and depth rating are printed in gloss black on the dial to provide this information for reference only as needed. The “syringe” hands have been painstakingly restyled to make them more elegant while preserving their functional American aesthetic.
Case back
The case back is styled after the decagonal case backs indicative of the “waterproof” versions of the A-11 specification and canteen crown UDT watch. In a departure from the vintage design Cruxible-Hellion’s case back features a high-dome that is designed to allow the watch to sit more comfortably on the wrist.
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