Military pattern U.S. A-11 homages

U.S. Army A-11 military wristwatch specification.

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U.S. A-11: Waltham Type A-11, 1942
The version in this photograph is not confirmed. Its specifications remain unconfirmed.

How to recognise one

Six marks make the look. The count says whether the one homage keeps each one.

  • Numerals at every hour

    Cream Arabic numerals mark all twelve hours on a black dial.

  • Outer minute numbers

    Numbers 10 to 60 sit in the minute track at the dial edge, with 60 at the top.

  • Tan-lume hands

    Long tapering hands filled with aged tan lume.

  • Knurled bezel

    The bezel is cut with fine, even grooves round its edge.

  • Large knurled crown

    A large crown with a coarse grip sits on the right of the case.

  • Olive canvas strap

    A khaki canvas strap with stitched keepers.

The close-ups show the details that make the look. The photographed version has no confirmed width, so the crops share no physical scale. Case width is unknown for one or more images. The crop and grid use a 40 mm reference case, so their physical size is unknown.

The one homage

The only homage of the U.S. A-11 on Bewrist so far.

  1. Baltany S2031 A-11

    about £207 $276, seen 2 Oct38 mm

    Lowest price. The lowest price listed here.

Original specifications

Sizes and specifications apply to the version named below. Other versions can differ.

Watch in the photograph

The version in this photograph is not confirmed. Its specifications remain unconfirmed.

Bulova A-11 94-27834

EveryWatch body identifies Bulova reference 94-27834, serial AF4393257, 1943 production, 32 mm case width, 40 mm lug-to-lug, 10 mm thickness and 16 mm lug width.

Specifications for Bulova A-11 94-27834
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width32 mm1943 Vintage Bulova A-11 WWII Military Base Metal & Stainless Steel Watch | EveryWatch

One cited source.

Exact Bulova 1943 listing reports 32 mm case width.

Lug to lug40 mm1943 Vintage Bulova A-11 WWII Military Base Metal & Stainless Steel Watch | EveryWatch

One cited source.

Exact Bulova 1943 listing reports 40 mm lug-to-lug.

Thickness10 mm1943 Vintage Bulova A-11 WWII Military Base Metal & Stainless Steel Watch | EveryWatch

One cited source.

Exact Bulova 1943 listing reports 10 mm thickness.

Lug width16 mm1943 Vintage Bulova A-11 WWII Military Base Metal & Stainless Steel Watch | EveryWatch

One cited source.

Exact Bulova 1943 listing reports 16 mm lug width.

Sources and unconfirmed details
94-27834-B / MFR 1616

Body identifies a 1944 Waltham Type A-11, spec 94-27834-B, MFR part 1616 and ordnance number W-30-053ac-1320. Dimensions describe this listed specimen only.

Specifications for 94-27834-B / MFR 1616
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width30.5 mmWWII Military Waltham Wristwatch Type A-11 U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Waltham A-11 specimen measurement: case diameter excluding crown.

Lug to lug38.7 mmWWII Military Waltham Wristwatch Type A-11 U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Waltham A-11 specimen measurement: case lug-to-lug.

Thickness12.5 mmWWII Military Waltham Wristwatch Type A-11 U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Waltham A-11 specimen measurement: case thickness.

Lug width16 mmWWII Military Waltham Wristwatch Type A-11 U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Waltham A-11 specimen measurement: lug width.

Sources and unconfirmed details
94-27834-B / Elgin MFR part 2114 / serial AF-45-18862

Second Hand Horology identifies a 1945 Elgin Type A-11, spec 94-27834-B, serial AF-45-18862, MFR part 2114, ordnance W-33-038ac-6600, with a 24-hour movement. These dimensions describe this specimen only.

Specifications for 94-27834-B / Elgin MFR part 2114 / serial AF-45-18862
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width30.8 mm24 Hour Elgin Type A-11 Navigation Watch WWII U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Elgin 1945 specimen measurement: The source says 30.8 mm case diameter excluding crown.

Lug to lug38.8 mm24 Hour Elgin Type A-11 Navigation Watch WWII U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Elgin 1945 specimen measurement: The source says 38.8 mm case lug-to-lug.

Thickness13 mm24 Hour Elgin Type A-11 Navigation Watch WWII U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Elgin 1945 specimen measurement: The source says 13 mm case thickness.

Lug width16 mm24 Hour Elgin Type A-11 Navigation Watch WWII U.S. Army | Second Hand Horology

One cited source.

Exact Elgin 1945 specimen measurement: The source says 16 mm lug width.

Sources and unconfirmed details
Waltham Type A-11,1942

Commons maker-authored photo identifies Waltham Type A-11,1942 but supplies no serial,assembly part number or case specifications. Other1942 Waltham examples do not prove this specimen.

Specifications for Waltham Type A-11,1942
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case widthNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

Lug to lugNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

ThicknessNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

Lug widthNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

Movement calibreNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

Water resistanceNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

Power reserveNot confirmed

Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.
  • Photographed1942 specimen lacks part/case identity and measurement evidence. Do not substitute1944 Waltham or Bulova/Elgin A-11 measurements.

More about the U.S. A-11

Lay a homage over the U.S. A-11Any of the 1, laid over the original at one scale

Lay the Baltany S2031 A-11 over the U.S. A-11

The width of the U.S. A-11 is not confirmed, so its drawing uses a 40 mm placeholder. Compare the case shapes rather than their physical sizes.

U.S. A-1140 mm placeholderU.S. A-11
Baltany S2031 A-1138Baltany S2031 A-11

Width unknown for one or both watches. The 40 mm placeholder does not show their true relative size. Photo proportions stay unchanged. Perspective and lug length can differ.

38 mm across. The original's case width is unknown.
U.S. A-11 photo: Waltham Type A-11, 1942. Baltany S2031 A-11 photo: S2031 black dial, black leather.

The version in this photograph is not confirmed. Its specifications remain unconfirmed.

U.S. A-11 and the selected homage, measure by measure
MeasureU.S. A-11Baltany S2031 A-11
Case widthNot listed yet38 mm
Lug to lugNot listed yet46.2 mm
ThicknessNot listed yet12.5 mm
Lug widthNot listed yet20 mm
MovementNot listed yetSeiko NH38
Power reserveNot listed yetNot listed yet
WaterNot listed yet100 m
PriceNot tracked hereabout £207 $276, seen 2 Oct

Side view

12.5 38 wide 46.2 lug to lug
Baltany S2031 A-11

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