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New A-11 Auto

Officer Dibley

Well-Known Member
I’ve just taken a punt on one of these. I’ve gone for the 38mm black face. With a Seiko auto movement and at $195 with worldwide shipping, has to be worth a look. Some might say it’s not authentic but i can live with that. Getting an original in decent condition is tough enough at any price and like an original A-2, you wouldn’t want it as an everyday wearer. I’ll let you know what i think when it arrives.
Dave
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busdrivermike

Well-Known Member
Very nice, the seiko nh35 is a solid movement being used
Is several micro brand watches it tends to deliver much better
Accuracy then the stated tolerance
The only thing for me is having the name engraved on the back
I’d prefer sterile like the dial but at that price I could look past it.
 

ausreenactor

Well-Known Member
The blurb had me. Went to order a 42mm......pre-order?

I hate lining up for free meals at the mess! I can't abide an indefinite wait! At least you know exactly what you are getting.
 

Clark J

Well-Known Member
Hamilton FSSC not an A-11 nice that it’s bigger !!
 

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kirova

Well-Known Member
damn this is tempting..........

I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch...........
 

Micawber

Well-Known Member
I’ve just taken a punt on one of these. I’ve gone for the 38mm black face. With a Seiko auto movement and at $195 with worldwide shipping, has to be worth a look. Some might say it’s not authentic but i can live with that. Getting an original in decent condition is tough enough at any price and like an original A-2, you wouldn’t want it as an everyday wearer. I’ll let you know what i think when it arrives.
Dave
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I bought Alison one of those a while back as she was having trouble seeing her usual watches without her specs on.
She likes it.
 

sammy

New Member
I bought Alison one of those a while back as she was having trouble seeing her usual watches without her specs on.
She likes it.
Hope you don't mind me asking, but did you get charged UK customs duties on the watch and if so how much did they charge ?
I'm seriously thinking about ordering one, but I'm a bit concerned I'll probably get stung with high import duties making it all a bit out of my reach.
 

Micawber

Well-Known Member
Hope you don't mind me asking, but did you get charged UK customs duties on the watch and if so how much did they charge ?
I'm seriously thinking about ordering one, but I'm a bit concerned I'll probably get stung with high import duties making it all a bit out of my reach.

No I dont mind you asking at all. That said I'm afraid I just don't recall if it was taxed or not and I'm not in a position to check right now sorry.
As most things get stung I would imagine that did too.
 

Officer Dibley

Well-Known Member
No I dont mind you asking at all. That said I'm afraid I just don't recall if it was taxed or not and I'm not in a position to check right now sorry.
As most things get stung I would imagine that did too.
Steve, how long ago ? I thought these were a recent thing. You were holding out on sharing with me on this ? ;)
Dave
 

petermack09

Well-Known Member
Who buys a Rolex for accuracy ? :D
If you have an accurate Rolex then it’s a fake with a quartz movement.
They are simply things of beauty. And when i got mine in 1982, they did not require you to sell your kids organs to fund the purchase like they do if you were late to the party.
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I sent mine to Michael young in Hong Kong for a service and getting the stretch sorted in the bracelet,,I will never use an authorised dealer again .
 
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