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The A11 wristwatch has captivated many historians and horologists. This remarkable watch is famous for its instrumental role in helping the Allies win WW2. But the A11 was more than a timepiece, it was a weapon.

There is no better example of how the A11 was used as a weapon than 'Operation Vengeance', the aerial mission to takeout Admiral Yamamoto.

0:00 Introduction
1:13 Why a precision watch was import for WWII
2:04 Operation Vengeance
3:32 The Lockheed P38 Lightning
4:26 Why the A11 wristwatch was needed
5:56 Solstice Watches
6:46 About the A11 wristwatch
7:40 The planned route
8:10 The mission
9:45 Yamamoto's Wreck Site
10:05 The A11 watch today

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