The 1940s Elgin A-11 was produced in huge quantities during World War 2. This rugged, manual-wind timepiece was designed for combat, often featuring radium luminescent dials for high visibility.
Specifications
SKU
02172026104225
Item
Wristwatch
Brand
Elgin
Model
US Military A-11 WWII
Reference
Year
1943
Dial Color
Black
Case Material
Chrome Plated
Movement
Mechanical
Caliber
532
Country
USA
Gender
Men's
Jewels
15
Grade
Band Material
Functions
Type
Department
Balance
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair, overall condition
Case
Shows hairline scratches.
Crystal
Has spotting.
Crystal Condition
Dial
Crown
Shows desk marks.
Crown Condition
Hands
Hands Condition
Band
Has some wear on it
Function
Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed
Winding
Timing Data
Gaining 805 seconds a day, amplitude 353, beat error 0.9
Additional Notes
Measurements
Diameter
31mm
Dial Diameter
Width
Length
Height
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
Lug to Lug
39mm
Bracelet Size
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Inside Width
Inside Length
Outside Length
Outside Width
Band Width
Band Clasp Width
Band End Link Width
Band Length
Box Length
Box Width
Size
Standardized Size
About the Brand
Elgin: Founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company, Elgin produced watches in Elgin, Illinois at what was once the world’s largest dedicated watch factory. By 1910, the company had built its own observatory to improve timekeeping accuracy. Like many manufacturers, Elgin shifted to military production during World War II. Postwar competition from Swiss imports eventually led to the sale of the company in 1968. While the original Elgin company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through a vast catalog of excellent vintage watches.