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  1. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2016

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    hi everyone

    I have a 8 inch wrist and wear watches from 29 mm to about 60 mm in size .

    I just got a A-11 from agee !

    At like 31 mm ... With a 16 mm lug width !

    So here it is !

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    From Agee sales post .
    hard to find Sterling Silver Cased Bulova 1943 US Army Air Force A 11
    The A 11 is considered to be "the watch that won the war"
    Most A 11 WWII watches were cased in chrome + steel-this
    is a rarer version cased entirely in sterling silver
    Crown is also sterling silver
    Issued to Officer's- Pilots and Navigators during WWII
    Hacks
    Has Dust Cover
    16 Jewel Bulova Manual Wind 10AKCSH Movement
    All original + correct
    Nice condition all around case, dial -see pictures
    Lume on hands has some crackling-see pictures
    Running + keeping time
    Serviced 2014
    Measures approx 40 mm lug to lug x 31 mm not including crown
    No strap included-16 mm lug width
    Mil Spec on case back all original and correct
    No returns
    Don't see many of these around or for sale
    Your chance to own and wear a piece of US Military History.

    Well I bought it .

    Here are sellers photos !

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    Good Hunting

    Bill Sohne
     
  2. agee Apr 3, 2016

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    Congrats Bill on buying a very cool and rare A11
    Glad you were happy with your purchase
    Looks awesome on your wrist-Enjoy!
     
  3. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Apr 3, 2016

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    Nice piece. Same here. The more I get into vintage the more I get used to a 35mm watch as long as they have some good wrist presence.
     
  4. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2016

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    Hi Agee

    thanks for selling it. Also sorry I could not buy the hammy diver ... glad you found a new home for it .

    Best

    bill

    ps I had the grey 16 mm long gemex strap for years wearing for a cool a11..

     
  5. Bo_Hansen Jun 20, 2016

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    Wow, that's a nice watch Bill!
    Let me know if you would consider selling it at one point :)
    Kind regards
    Bo
     
  6. RawArcher Measures thread drift on the Richter Scale Jun 20, 2016

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    Great watch! Great seller.....although I want to know more about that "Hammy"!
     
  7. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Jun 20, 2016

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    Nice one Bill.
    I'm sure there were many 8" wristed Pilots and Bombardier Navigators who wore that "small" watch without any concerns at all.
     
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  8. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Jun 20, 2016

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    If you're going to have an A11, it's about as beautiful an example as you're going to get. (I must admit I had to refrain myself when I saw it offered). Congrats to buyer and seller.
     
  9. Bill Sohne Bill @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 20, 2016

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    thanks

    Yea , been collecting for many years and let one slip they my fingers about 15 years ago .

    I just don't keep active searches for one , then one appeared before my eyes !

    Can't remeber the last time I had real remorse when buying a watch , but I did have a few for not buying one!


    Good Huntibg

    Bill Sohne

     
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  10. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jun 20, 2016

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    don't think about its size.... think about its history and the men who wore it! The A11 was worn through some ugly times by some big men.... wear it with pride.

    my A17A and my UDT say hello.

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  11. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Jun 20, 2016

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    Well then, can these join the party? more small issued watches for big heroes:
    Waltham A17 1956, Omega Air Ministry 1942 and LeCoultre A11 US Army Air Corps 1942.

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  12. ulackfocus Jun 20, 2016

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    See everyone - Bill survived wearing a watch that's "too small".

    Nice pick-up Bill. :thumbsup:
     
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