1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Longines A. F. u.s. Army a-11 8 Day Clock

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Offered here is an authentic Swiss-made 8 Day A-11 aircraft cockpit clock used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during … Read more 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.

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** See less