A11 watch build from start to finish

[Bombing IP]

I wanted to own an A11 watch but some of the offerings were just to worn out and have to many incorrect parts movements .
I picked up this 1941 Elgin case and face with winder knob ,any input you guys can give me would be appreciated .Next I need an Elgin 539 hacking movement

 

[Bombing IP]

If I get a clean movement does any one know of a good watchmaker

Jeff

 

[B-Man2]

Jeff
I had a guy in West Palm Beach Florida, but its been a while since I used him.
I can send you his info but that's about the extent of it.

 

[Pilot]

Nice case...According to my books...its Cal.554 or Cal.532...originally not 539.

 

[Bombing IP]

I will try and get a better picture of the back .
Jeff

 

[Clark J]

looks like a 42 case

 

[Clark J]

Should just make this guy an offer. Looks good. https://www.ebay.com/itm/World-War-...:E90AAOSwJh1dK9TH:sc:USPSPriority!55303!US!-1

 

[B-Man2]

What’s a reasonable offer on a watch like that? What would it normally sell for and is he priced fairly or a bit on the high end?
Sorry for all the questions.
Trying to learn more about these.

 

[Clark J]

I sold all my AAF A-11s a few years ago and I think I got $300+ for every one.

 

[Bombing IP]

Clark that looks like a nice piece even has the blued gears , definitley worth making an offer .

Jeff

 

[ausreenactor]

Wish I had picked one up years ago when I started on the eBay path...

 

[Pilot]

Coin bezel Elgins only after 1943-44.
Cal. 539 has never been issued originally with a coin bezel Elgin.
Rebuildings happened a lot but mostly after 1945.

 

[Bombing IP]

So I need to look for a 554 or 532 would be the corect movement for this case ,would that be corect Pilot.

Rgds Jeff

 

[Pilot]

So I need to look for a 554 or 532 would be the corect movement for this case ,would that be corect Pilot.

Rgds Jeff

Hi Jeff,
according to my books, yes. Below a good example.

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[Clark J]

What book has that info ? Have always thought those 2 movements were used as sub dial movements

 

[Pilot]

Elgin A-11 factory manuals.
Elgin A-11 sub-dials...= Call 555

 

[Bombing IP]

Can a sub second dial watch be converted to major sweeping second hand ? .As the 554 seem to be mostly sub second movement .

BIP
Jeff

 

[Pilot]

No idea, sorry, but honestly I dont think so...

 

[Clark J]

Something can be done some how,,,I have a buddy who did up a couple of sub dials and added the parts that made it a hacking with a sweep second and a sub dial to boot ! Dam cool watch !!

 

[Pilot]

Sure,...but I prefere the genuine originals (WW2) untouched items...but thats me....
A refurbished item IMHO has lost it all...but again...thats me...
Besides, plenty of untouched items still available for a bit of $$$ but still there...