Elgin A-11 World War II Military Hacking Watch
Offered is this great looking Elgin A-11 World War II hacking Military watch that winds, sets, and runs great. It keeps excellent time. My understanding is that the AF 43 on the back stood for the year manufactured of 1943. The hacking feature stops the seconds hand when the crown is in the setting position and allowed watches to be set in unison with other watches right down to the second, which was often important in military operations. The A-11 designation specified that the watch was to have a minimum of 15 Jewels, center seconds hand with hacking feature, and black dials with white numeric indices. Read more about these watches here.
BRAND: Elgin A-11
GENDER: Mens
CASE: Base Metal
CASE BACK: Screw-down, marked TYPE A-11, SPEC.NO. 94-27834, Ser. No. AF 43-18287, MFRS. PART. NO. 1783, ORD.NO. W535 AC-28071, Elgin and inner case back marked Cased and Timed by Elgin National Watch Co., Wadsworth, Base Metal
BAND/BRACELET: Correct Green Canvas Strap with gold tone buckle
MOVEMENT: Manual Wind, marked Elgin 539, Y498890, U.S.A., 15 Jewels
SIZE: 32mm without crown | 39mm lug to lug
CROWN: Excellent
CONDITION: Very Good
CRYSTAL: Excellent, with no cracks
CASE: Very Good, Showing Expected Wear
DIAL: Very Good, with Original Finish
HANDS: Very Good, Original
BAND: Excellent
Guaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or your money back upon return. I am a NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) member and stand behind what I sell. You may also return the item for any reason within 7 days if not satisfied. See full refund policy here.
