Watches to wear with your flight jackets...

[Carl]

At long last i was fortunate enough to accquire a nice Waltham A11 to add to my collection courtesy of member PILOT .

 

[Earloffunk]

Sinn 857, 757, 103 or 900 Flieger

 

[Pilot]

Sinn 857, 757, 103 or 900 Flieger

Sinn is the best choice for an acceptable budget.

 

[Earloffunk]

Yep, that's why I mentioned them. Also because of local patriotism as Sinn´s HQ is just 25 minutes from my place... (No, i don't get paid by them.)

 

[Earloffunk]

... no flight jacket weather here

but:

 

[Officer Dibley]

Picked an Elgin up last weekend. Need to put a period NOS strap on it

 

[B-Man2]

Dave
Very Nice!
Did you find it locally or go out on the Web?

 

[jeremiah]

Gosh. I gotta quit this forum. Keep seeing things I want. Going to drive me to the poor house.

 

[Pilot]

Happy to help out the fellows who still look out for one....

 

[Officer Dibley]

Dave
Very Nice!
Did you find it locally or go out on the Web?

I was at an antiques faire. Didn't expect to see anything. Also picked up a visor cap eagle for $10.
Elgin was £150 and looks in excellent condition. Will post better pics later.
I'd love to get more but they are just too damn expensive.
I'd also be wary of buying on the 'net: i gather a lot are fake or have non original gubbins in them.
Like i previously said about my Vintage Avia, small goes against the trend. Also, these and A-2's were made to go together. Sits nicely on the wrist, doesn't catch the knits and their simplicity where function defines form pleases my eye.

 

[Officer Dibley]

Happy to help out the fellows who still look out for one....
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A17 is sweet Pilot. Though they all look gorgeous. I am jealous !

 

[Pilot]

A17 is sweet Pilot. Though they all look gorgeous. I am jealous !

thx... and all run and keep time...
have a few more from VN war time, these are keepers...Those A-17 and A-11 not .
I only keep Capt. Davis’ sterling silver Bulova A-11 and his stainless A-17A. ( not shown above).

 

[Officer Dibley]

Better shots of my Elgin

 

[Carl]

Ahh , an Ordanance piece

 

[Officer Dibley]

Ahh , an Ordanance piece

Now don't be turning your nose up Carl !

 

[Carl]

Now don't be turning your nose up Carl !

Thats somthing id never do Dave ! I hwasbrought up with mannners and a little bit of decorum you know !! Unless you upset me , thens its all guns blazing !!! lol

 

[Officer Dibley]

Lol
Are you aware of any books specifically on Air Force watches Carl ?

 

[Carl]

Lol
Are you aware of any books specifically on Air Force watches Carl ?

I dont know of any to honest Dave !

 

[Pilot]

Lol
Are you aware of any books specifically on Air Force watches Carl ?

I have this one, Military Time Pieces, by Marvin E. Whitney. ISBN 0-918845-14-9
It shows all USAAF USAF USAAC USN USMC USGI military watches and aircraft clocks...
The part on other nations watches is very mediocre.... The US part is great.

 

[Carl]

I have this one, Military Time Pieces, by Marvin E. Whitney. ISBN 0-918845-14-9
It shows all USAAF USAF USAAC USN USMC USGI military watches and aircraft clocks...
The part on other nations watches is very mediocre.... The US part is great.

@Officer Dibley you looking at getting that book ??