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Our inspiration for the Redwood Pilot A-13 watch would go on to become one of the most iconic aircraft instrument designs of the 20th century. Interpreted as a wristwatch with rugged specifications, it is ready for anything you throw at it. A very capable tool watch in its own right, the A-13 is a piece of aviation history on your wrist.
With its solar-powered movement, the Pilot A-13 watch offers a superior level of durability that will last you through any adventure. It is fully independent from external power sources. The Pilot A-13 watch is equipped with a miniature solar panel behind the translucent dial. A short exposure to sunlight or strong artificial light provides up to 12 months of power.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Length (lug-to-lug) | 46.5 mm |
| Thickness | 10.7 mm |
| Strap Width | 20 mm |
| Movement (?) | Epson VS37 (Solar) |
| Glass | Sapphire (scratch-resistant) |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM |
30-Day Returns
Should you change your mind and decide the watch you ordered is not for you, you can return your unworn watch to us within 30 days for a refund.
2-Year Warranty
All Redwood watches are covered by a 2-year warranty. Should you encounter a problem with your watch within 2 years of purchase, please contact us for a free repair or replacement.
All orders are shipped from Canada with tracking and insurance.
NO DUTY / TARIFFS ON ALL ORDERS TO USA / CANADA
Typical Shipping Times
| USA / Canada | 1 - 7 days |
| Europe | 4 - 10 days |
| Rest of the world | 5 - 12 days |
Shipping Cost
| Order up to $99 | Order over $100 | |
| USA / Canada | $14.00 | Free |
| EU* / UK / CH | $15 | $15-$30 |
|
HK / Japan / South Korea / Singapore |
$15 | $15 |
| Australia / NZ | $20 | $20 |
| All other countries | $50 | $50 |
*does not apply to all EU countries
** all amounts shown are in USD
International orders (outside the USA/Canada)
Please be aware that your local authorities may collect VAT and import duty upon delivery. Please contact your local customs offices for more information.
NO DUTY / TARIFFS ON ALL ORDERS TO USA / CANADA
Looks better in person, the solar eliminates battery swaps....so far so good
Everything about it is tickety-boo! Thinish strap my only hiccup.
Been wearing the pilot A-13 Solar daily for a few weeks now and I'm definitely a big fan. The NATO style straps are super easy to interchange and clean. The watch face is very simple and easy to read. The lume is great and the watch overall is just straight up bullet proof. I would absolutely buy another one!
Heritage-Inspired. Rugged. Adventure-Ready.
In 1964, the Department of Defense published MIL-C-6499, a new military specification for a mechanical aircraft clock. In addition to a high-contrast dial with large numerals and hands, it also required a stepped dial with a raised outer track to improve legibility.
Our inspiration for the Redwood Pilot A-13 watch would go on to become one of the most iconic aircraft instrument designs of the 20th century. Interpreted as a wristwatch with rugged specifications, it is ready for anything you throw at it. A very capable tool watch in its own right, the A-13 is a piece of aviation history on your wrist.
With its solar-powered movement, the Pilot A-13 watch offers a superior level of independence that will last you through any adventure. It can be charged on the go, anywhere there is light.The A-13 is equipped with a miniature solar panel behind the translucent dial. A few hours under full sun provides up to 12 months of power.
As is to be expected for aircraft instruments, one of the most important aspects of the A-13 spec was legibility of the dial and hands. The Redwood Pilot A-13's high-contrast dial features large numerals for quick and clear reading with minute markers on the raised outer scale to reduce parallax error. The sword-shaped hour and minute hands are true to the original and the second hand with a luminous tip helps confirm correct movement operation with just a quick glance.
Some versions of the A-13 clocks used radioactive tritium to provide illumination, causing safety issue. Redwood uses non-radioactive Super-LumiNova pigments, a major improvement over period tech. The pigment appears white in daytime conditions and produces a strong greenish glow in low light after exposure to light or UV. All three hands and 12 hour markers are coated for clear nighttime operation.
The case embodies the essence of form following function, featuring a rugged, all-stainless construction with a brushed finish. The most noticeable difference with the DOD’s A-13 spec is size: Whereas original A-13’s were a massive 60mm wide to be suitable for use as aircraft clocks, the Redwood is a reasonable 40mm, making it perfect for a wristwatch. The brushed finish reduces unwanted glare and the massive lugs are insurance against failure. They are drilled for convenient spring bar removal. The Redwood A-13 watch is also equipped with an oversized screw-down crown for easier operation.
A critical requirement for A-13 clocks was a waterproof and dustproof case to protect the movement from the harsh cockpit environment. The Redwood Pilot A-13 watch stays true to the spirit of the 60s piece and uses modern technology for a reliable 100m/330ft of water resistance. To achieve this rating, both the crown and caseback are screwed-down and equipped with high quality polymer seals.
The Pilot A-13 is equipped with a flat sapphire crystal. Being one of the hardest materials - rated at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale (diamonds rate at 10) - it is very scratch resistant. Its flat shape further reduces the risk of scratching it. It is mounted with special seals to ensure water tightness. Its 1.5mm thickness is designed to withstand the strong hydrostatic pressure experienced underwater.
Each Redwood Pilot A-13 watch is shipped in a heritage-inspired watch pouch. Borrowing design elements from the M56 Compass bag, the sturdy watch pouch is made of a thick grey cotton canvas. It features a slot for the watch and a narrower slot for tools or additional straps. It provides a secure, safe and compact way to store and carry the A-13.
The screw-down caseback of the Redwood Pilot A-13 might appear cryptic for the uninitiated with several lines of coded text engraved into the solid stainless steel piece. In a tip of the hat to government-contract timepieces, the caseback features important information about the watch including model number, type of movement, water resistance rating, date of manufacture as well as manufacturer contact information.
"I actually loved my first watch so much I got a second and they both are amazing! The glow works wonders and the water resistance helps with all my wet PNW adventures. I'll probably be getting another."
"Build quality is excellent, and has accompanied me on hikes, hunting trips, and mountain biking, all while being fashionable at the same time!"
"This watch has withstood a good sixth months of fieldwork with constantly being hit by tree branches and shrubs and hasn't been scratched by any of it. Can't complain about anything with this watch. "
"It's a great watch. Simple, stylish, highly legible, quality construction. It's my number one go-to watch. "
Good design, rugged construction, fair price: When we were shopping for a watch, we were told we could only pick two out of the three.
Redwood was born from the desire to be able to own a watch with a great design anchored in history, a quality build with solid specs and a fair price. This is the Redwood Promise.
At Redwood, we have great respect and admiration for heritage designs. Military watches from WW2 to the 80s and the outdoor lifestyle have been our biggest influence [read more]
We decided early on to build rugged watches because we wanted our customers to have a product that would last for years. By using quality materials, we ensure their durability and good looks [read more]
Redwood is a small. independent, family-owned brand. We take pride in building solid watches and selling them at an honest price. With no corporate backers, we are free from pressures to reach sales goals and profit margins.
Early on, we had the goal to manufacture watches at home. Since 2020, our watches are proudly assembled in Canada [read more]
