Offered here is an authentic Swiss-made 8 Day A-11 aircraft cockpit clock used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII.
• Marked “A.F. U.S. Army Type A-11”
• Swiss LeCoultre movement (see pics)
• 7 Jewels
• Longines-Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc. marked inside
• “ADJ” engraved on rear
• Mechanical 8-day wind movement
This is an original military-issued cockpit clock — not a reproduction.
The clock winds and runs. On a recent partial wind it has run approximately 5 days. It has not been tested to a full 8-day duration. Timekeeping appears steady - though it has not been recently serviced and is being sold as a vintage mechanical timepiece.
The dial, hands, and case show honest age and wear consistent with WWII-era military use. The clock is currently mounted in a custom wooden display stand which makes it an attractive desk or shelf display. The mounting appears to be a later addition and can likely be removed if desired.
The dial is correctly marked “A.F. U.S. ARMY – TYPE A-11” and “8 DAY”, indicating manufacture prior to 1947 - when the U.S. Air Force became a separate branch. This clock was designed for installation in military aircraft instrument panels and features the correct square mounting flange, crown-wind design, and high-contrast luminous numerals for cockpit readability.
The rear case retains its original screw-back construction. The back is inscribed “AJD”, which is consistent with period or post-war service or maintenance markings applied by a technician or instrument shop. Such service marks are commonly found on genuine military instruments and reflect real operational history rather than later reproduction.
This is a genuine piece of WWII aviation history, ideal for collectors of military timepieces, aircraft instruments, or World War II memorabilia. It also displays beautifully as a desk, shelf, or workshop piece.
CONDITION, PLEASE READ the description. This clock was recently tested and ran for 5 Days (when wound "40" times - I have not tested winding it more then this).
Aesthetically the clock shows signs of use and wear. The wooden mount/stand is marked in places. The clock case is marked in places. Please examine all the pictures closely. Zoom in & out to get a good sense of its exact condition: a picture tells a thousand words. The item photos serve as a document as to its condition. You will receive the exact clock pictured here.
The mount/stand measures: 4 3/4 inches tall x 3 3/4 inches wide x 2 3/8 inches deep.
The actual clock measures: 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" square (not including the wind-up knob in top right corner.)
Clock + mount weigh approx 10 1/2 oz.
All my items are well packed, tracked and fully insured. It will arrive to you in the exact condition as pictured. Pick-up from L.A. 90291 also available. Message me for details.
VINTAGE CHUCK SAYS: This is the only one I have so don't delay if you want to make it yours. :o)
**WWII A-11 US Army Aircraft Clock 8 Day LeCoultre Longines Runs Working; CE01291**