Wanted Nice WW2 era US Pilots Watch - REPRO

[CBI]

Looking for a nice WW2 era REPRO US pilots watch. Need something to wear with A-2's (thin) that's not as thick as my current yet cool looking BIG watches.

Can't seem to find the info that I recall was on here on the past.

I have had my share of original vintage watches, great stuff but I am looking for something I don't have to worry about or wind!

Thanks - here with general info or PM

 

[jonnyboy]

I'm quite tempted to buy one of these:

http://bit.ly/pXShJF

Looks nice and vintage, but not so expensive to worry about getting it knocked about a bit!

Cheers,

Jon

 

[jonnyboy]

Oops - wrong link!

Here it is:

http://bit.ly/pk3az9

Cheers,

Jon

 

[unclegrumpy]

I like Jon's Bulova suggestion better. However, you can get one of these Timex's for about $30, and they are decent looking for the price.

http://www.timex.com/Timex-Weekender-Sl ... B004VR9GCQ

 

[CBI]

thanks. I seem to remember some VLJ member had quite a few repros that were going to be used for Red Tails which were not. Other, closer repros have been mentioned. Thanks for the 2 ideas thus far. I wish the Bulova was less an "homage" and more authentic. Jon, if you do decide to get one, they are $90 on eBay.

Thanks all -

 

[Andrew]

John, I have a couple of A-11 repros made by a fella I'n the UK which I wear daily. I'll try to post a couple of shots later today and his details if you're interested. He also does 6b/159 repros as well, of which I have an older version.

 

[Silver Dollar]

I have an original A11 but it doesn't work anymore. The closest thing I found is a Swiss Army watch in the A11 style but no one in their right mind would ever mistake it for the real thing.

 

[CBI]

thanks guys, sounds good Andrew, please post. I did make a little progress typing in "field watch" but nothing that jumps out yet.

Appreciate it!

 

[Clark J]

Get one of these Hamiltons!!Great watch!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAMILTON-H60419 ... 2c5ff3ff8d
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAKE-OFFER-NEW- ... 56468d30b8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAMILTON-25-Jew ... 53e994e990
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamilton-Khaki- ... 2a14cc37fe

Nice and thin but bigger than an A-11!

 

[dmar836]

I have liked the Hamiltons for sure BUT I would have a very difficult time buying a Swiss watch from China or the near east. I have seen many knockoff items and apparently they aren't afraid of any international law.
They knock off high end Italian carbon bicycle frames right down to the paint job, graphics, and even the name! A friend just bought one.
JMO,
Dave

 

[DJS48]

Mr. Andrew,
If you can, please post some pics of the 6b/159 repro too. I have researched the cost of an original 6b and it's way out of my budget. Thanks.
Cheers,
Don

 

[Dr H]

John, I have a couple of A-11 repros made by a fella I'n the UK which I wear daily. I'll try to post a couple of shots later today and his details if you're interested. He also does 6b/159 repros as well, of which I have an older version.

Is it this one?

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/c5-bb70-awt.html

or this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-11-1943-WWI ... 0621252555

Both UK based...

This looks interesting:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/180748/t ... s,+finally!

 

[Andrew]

nope, and sorry but I had to go to Brisbane today but i'll post them tomorrow. Ian, that first link is dreadful :lol:

guys, don't get your hopes up too much, they're not exact by any stretch but the A-11 is pretty good and I threw away the band it came on and put it on a nos fabric band. Pics tomorrow.

 

[Clark J]

Here's another one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamilton-Khaki- ... 2eb861f1f4

 

[Dr H]

nope, and sorry but I had to go to Brisbane today but i'll post them tomorrow. Ian, that first link is dreadful :lol:

Thought you might like that one

 

[Tim P]

Paul Bellamy's watches are just dandy. very affordable and totally look the part.

 

[TankBuster]

I have one of these I use as a hunting watch. Nice modern rendition of the A-11 and the nice small thin size. Automatic and the price is good for a kick around piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-5-Automat ... 415dd90042

 

[Andrew]

Paul Bellamy's watches are just dandy. very affordable and totally look the part.

That's the ones. Pics to come today.

 

[CBI]

I ried emailing Bellamy but the address was undeliverable????

 

[Andrew]

This is the address I use;
[email protected]

Cost shipped to Australia was 45 quid. Just ask him to make sure the dial is printed consistently as the first one I got had a few very tiny spots on it. The canvas band is nos and I have an address for the guy i got them from too if you need it.

Tell him I sent you.

Compared to the real thing it's a bit larger

This is it beside a 6b I bought from him about 5 years ago- I think he's improved them since then. I'm putting this one on a proper fixed bar aviators band shortly which will improve its look but I did rough it up with a little wet and dry (HWT for watches ).