The Modern Recreation of the A11 Watch

[Thomas Koehle]

The real thing and no funny remake or lookalike!

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That's a nice one!

How much do they currently go for?

 

[s4rmark]

Timeworn Watch Company A-11.

 

[B-Man2]

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Looks nice ….. cost ??

 

[s4rmark]

$265 US Dollars

 

[Pilot]

That's a nice one!

How much do they currently go for?

In Japan in this minty untouched condition 1200-1400 Euro.

VINTAGE WATCH | Curious Curio（キュリオスキュリオ）

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[Dumpster D]

$265 US Dollars

How about the true quality?

The timeworn watch has been limited production, or was sold out awhile ago? Am I correct?

It's probably where I'd put my money if I had to spend on a cool Repro watch...unless any objections or other options to consider?

 

[s4rmark]

The website still shows them for sale.

 

[Jennison]

Here’s mine. From eBay. I like the look and size of this one the best and it’s closer to the right size.which is small. The secret is that it’s quartz and care free. All in all a solid looking and feeling repro. The cost? 73 bucks shipped from England. Presentation is awesome too. The band however is meh, so I found a correct A-11 repro issue band, early War OD #3 cotton, for $18 on eBay. Looks super peeking out from under an A-2 cuff.

 

[B-Man2]

Here’s mine. From eBay. I like the look and size of this one the best and it’s closer to the right size.which is small. The secret is that it’s quartz and care free. All in all a solid looking and feeling repro. The cost? 73 bucks shipped from England. Presentation is awesome too. The band however is meh, so I found a correct A-11 repro issue band, early War OD #3 cotton, for $18 on eBay. Looks super peeking out from under an A-2 cuff.

Watches to wear with your flight jackets...

Not wearing it with a flight jacket today (it's nearly 80° F), but I wanted to share another recent acquisition...a 1955 Tissot Visodate Camping model. A friend that hosts the watch repair channel below was kind enough to part ways with the watch after I expressed interest in it.

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Jennison]

Wow! Now I promise there was no plagiarism involved Bert! I love this watch and having a repro band makes it even less of a worry. I see you paid $13 less than I did….
I’ve been wearing mine every day for well over a year (maybe 2) and still love looking at it. I have both a Waltham and an Elgin and as much as I love them, I can’t keep either of them running and even if I could, I wouldn’t wear them everyday.

 

[Pa12]

Wow! Now I promise there was no plagiarism involved Bert! I love this watch and having a repro band makes it even less of a worry. I see you paid $13 less than I did….
I’ve been wearing mine every day for well over a year (maybe 2) and still love looking at it. I have both a Waltham and an Elgin and as much as I love them, I can’t keep either of them running and even if I could, I wouldn’t wear them everyday.

Wow! Now I promise there was no plagiarism involved Bert! I love this watch and having a repro band makes it even less of a worry. I see you paid $13 less than I did….
I’ve been wearing mine every day for well over a year (maybe 2) and still love looking at it. I have both a Waltham and an Elgin and as much as I love them, I can’t keep either of them running and even if I could, I wouldn’t wear them everyday.

I’ve got the same one too. No complaints so far. My “lifestyle “is hard on watches. If I had 2000 dollar NOS a-11 it would look like it had gone through a couple wars in no time. This one’s perfect for me. If I wreck it, I’ll just get another.

 

[B-Man2]

Wow! Now I promise there was no plagiarism involved Bert! I love this watch and having a repro band makes it even less of a worry. I see you paid $13 less than I did….
I’ve been wearing mine every day for well over a year (maybe 2) and still love looking at it. I have both a Waltham and an Elgin and as much as I love them, I can’t keep either of them running and even if I could, I wouldn’t wear them everyday.

Hi
I posted that for additional info and to compliment your post . I think that particular repro is great value for the money . You made a good choice . The one I have doesn’t lose a minute of time. It’s patterned after a Bulova A-11. I have two originals that keep time to within about 5 minutes plus or minus a week but like most I’m reluctant to wear it on a daily basis . For $65.00 - $75.00 you can enjoy the repro and if it gets lost or damaged simply put down your credit card a grab another . I’ve actually been thinking about buying another and putting it away . Like most things I’m sure in few years that these will disappear and no longer be available .
Cheers

 

[Jennison]

I did just that. I bought a second one that’s been put away. Since they have those plastic pull-strips over the battery contact, it’ll hopefully be ready to go if and when I need it. Bought a second repro band as well. I do that with a lot of things that are great, but just don’t have the demand to survive the times, or do and will shoot up in price.

 

[Pa12]

Hi
I posted that for additional info and to compliment your post . I think that particular repro is great value for the money . You made a good choice . The one I have doesn’t lose a minute of time. It’s patterned after a Bulova A-11. I have two originals that keep time to within about 5 minutes plus or minus a week but like most I’m reluctant to wear it on a daily basis . For $65.00 - $75.00 you can enjoy the repro and if it gets lost or damaged simply put down your credit card a grab another . I’ve actually been thinking about buying another and putting it away . Like most things I’m sure in few years that these will disappear and no longer be available .
Cheers

That’s probably a good idea Burt. Might do that myself.

 

[Pilot]

Respectfully… we discuss two different things…
Collectibles on one hand and compare those with “ low cost , no historical value…. Incorrect repro…but certainly well working gear…
Its like comparing an original WWII A-2 with a low cost knock off..
Anyway, everone has its priorities… and I respect all opinions… but comparing the WWII collectibles with low cost knock-offs ( some even totally ridiculous incorrect repros ) is not very objective.
Anyway my 01ct input.

 

[Pa12]

Respectfully… we discuss two different things…
Collectibles on one hand and compare those with “ low cost , no historical value…. Incorrect repro…but certainly well working gear…
Its like comparing an original WWII A-2 with a low cost knock off..
Anyway, everone has its priorities… and I respect all opinions… but comparing the WWII collectibles with low cost knock-offs ( some even totally ridiculous incorrect repros ) is not very objective.
Anyway my 01ct input.

Of course. Mine is for practicality. In fact, these days with a phone in my pocket all the time I don’t even need a watch anymore. But I feel naked without one. I have a brother who is into expensive watches but he’s always worked in an office environment so no worries. I’ve always worked with my hands and the constant cuts and scrapes on my hands also happens on my watches

 

[Pilot]

Of course. Mine is for practicality. In fact, these days with a phone in my pocket all the time I don’t even need a watch anymore. But I feel naked without one. I have a brother who is into expensive watches but he’s always worked in an office environment so no worries. I’ve always worked with my hands and the constant cuts and scrapes on my hands also happens on my watches

Thankyou…well formulated..
Understand, but still not my point.
We compare an A-2 with collectible value , provenance etc … and a “ tool watch”…with no collectible value nor background..
But anyway a WW2 item will gain in collectible value.. all those low cost knock offs will only gain in increasing our waste amount/volume

 

[Pa12]

Thankyou…well formulated..
Understand, but still not my point.
We compare an A-2 with collectible value , provenance etc … and a “ tool watch”…with no collectible value nor background..
But anyway a WW2 item will gain in collectible value.. all those low cost knock offs will only gain in increasing our waste amount/volume

Roger that. Personally I’m not comparing them. There’s obviously no comparison in value. For me, if I’m going to wear a “cheap “watch, why not one that has the look and size of an A-11. I believe Burt bought one so as to preserve his original.

 

[Pilot]

Roger that. Personally I’m not comparing them. There’s obviously no comparison in value. For me, if I’m going to wear a “cheap “watch, why not one that has the look and size of an A-11. I believe Burt bought one so as to preserve his original.

Thankyou..
Well said.
Happy to see originals and not Frankensteiners .. ( wrong luming, wrong cristal, wrong sweep seconds hand, wrong crown or bezel, wrong backing/markings)…
Please feel free to share…

 

[Pa12]

Thankyou..
Well said.
Happy to see originals and not Frankensteiners .. ( wrong luming, wrong cristal, wrong sweep seconds hand, wrong crown or bezel, wrong backing/markings)…
Please feel free to share…

You’ve definitely got some beauties from what I’ve seen posted. Enjoy.