Recon: Covert Operations in EAST ASIA

In 1946, as battles raged between Chinese nationalist and communist forces, American war-hero Chennault founded Civil Air Transport to airlift supplies into war zones using surplus C-46 Commando and C-47 Dakota aircraft. CAT recruited daredevil Flying Tigers veterans - who had fought the Japanese in the Pacific - for this high-risk operation. The company was soon acquired by the CIA, flying commercial routes as cover for operating secret anti-communist missions all over East Asia well into the 60s.

The Redwood Recon was inspired by the legendary chronographs issued to air force pilots from WWII onwards. The perfect blend of classic design with modern functionality, the Recon is ready for anything you throw at it. Even though most of us will never land a Curtiss aircraft under small arms fire, it is important to know the Recon has a solid historical background and the means to back its looks.

HYBRID MECAQUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH

Experience the precision, ruggedness, and reliability of the Seiko VK64 chronograph movement, a significant upgrade from traditional manual wound pilot chronographs. This hybrid meca-quartz movement seamlessly combines the unparalleled accuracy of quartz timekeeping with the mechanical finesse of a 5 Hz smooth sweeping seconds chronograph module.

You will enjoy exceptional legibility with the Recon's high-contrast dial and large numerals. Whether you choose the Commando with its sword-shaped hands evoking cockpit instruments or the Dakota with period-correct all-black hands, effortless and accurate time-telling awaits. Both models proudly feature a date indicator, further elevating functionality.

BUILT TOUGH

powerful lume

With its mesmerizingly powerful lume, the Recon ensures exceptional legibility under the most challenging conditions. WW2 pilot watches used radioactive radium to provide illumination, causing safety issue during operation and disposal. Redwood uses non-radioactive Super-LumiNova pigments, a major improvement over mid-century technology. The pigment appears white in daytime conditions and produces a strong greenish glow in low light after exposure to light or UV.

INCLUDED CANVAS POUCH

Each Redwood Recon Chronograph is shipped in a watch pouch borrowing design elements from the M56 compass bag. The sturdy pouch is made of a thick cotton canvas and features 2 slots for the watch and tools or additional straps. It provides a secure, safe and compact way to store and carry the Recon.