Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition genuine WW2 issue Elgin A-11 military watch with a rare property about it, it was converted for “ground Army” usage. Although we are uncertain on what conversion took place, other than the backing being replaced, but our A-11 watch expert that supplies us with out watches had told us the movement was altered in order to better suit ground operations. This example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. Watch case is 30mm. It features a Waltham hand-winding and hacking movement, which allowed the movement to be stopped for "watch synchronization". The band is a correct high quality khaki web reproduction and the face cover is also a replacement.
Marking on the case reads:
ORD.DEPT.
U.S.A.
OFA - 18056
The inside of the back case has the following laundry number scratched into it but it is extremely faint and incomplete.
This watch is definitely in very good shape. The metal components are nice, with most of the scratching present towards the bottom of the case. The watch runs smoothly, and appears to keep good time, though it is important to remember that the specification for wrist watches in WWII could be off by several seconds a day. The watch crystal is a modern plastic replacement made to original specifications.
This is a great chance to pick up a wonderful WWII Issue officer grade watch, ready to display or wear!
Be sure to watch the video showing the movements in the pictures section!
Specifications:
Brand: Elgin
Size: 6/0 - B
Movement: 16-jewel
Movement Serial: 31768230
Model: 6/0
Watch Shape: Round
Serial Number: 18056
Case Color: Silver
Year of Manufacture: 1944-45
Face Color: Cream
Country of Manufacture: USA
There is no warranty for this watch and returns for a non-working watch will not be honored. Please note all watches are wound and tested then recorded on video before shipment. We are not in the watch repair business- ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
- This product is available for international shipping.
- Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle