Not BMW, USA(A)F MW

[BillyCasper]

Three of a kind(ish)

40s USAAF Bulova A11 in silver case
50s USAF Bulova A17A
60s-80s USAF Hamilton GG-W-113




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Eddiex]

Three of a kind(ish)


50s USAF Bulova A17A

Is the A17A the black one? I like the simple, easy to read at a glance dial.

[BillyCasper]

The black one on the left is a WW2 A11. The black is tarnished silver. I have gone over it with a silver cloth occasionally. Silver does seem an odd material for a military watch, but they do exist. A11s were made by Bulova, Elgin and Waltham for the USAAF. There are some Walthams with RAF markings.


Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app

[Eddiex]

The black one on the left is a WW2 A11. The black is tarnished silver. I have gone over it with a silver cloth occasionally. Silver does seem an odd material for a military watch, but they do exist. A11s were made by Bulova, Elgin and Waltham for the USAAF. There are some with RAF markings.


Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app

That's interesting, especially being silver!

Heresy, I know, but I was looking at Bulovas site earlier and I see they have the 'Hack' watch which I guess is their modern take on the style.

I love the look of the vintage watches but I don't want the aggro of an old piece. The trouble with many of these modern interpretations is they are not really a do it all watch - this one, for example is described as 'splash resistant' and others are not much better. Probably why like my CWC G10 sapphire as it has the look but with a modern twist!

[BillyCasper]

That seems sensible. I picked up the Bulovas fifteen years or so ago when they were plentiful and cheap, so not so much to spend and not too risky in the case of duds. I also have an RAF Waltham and USN Hamilton in similar styles. I doubt if I’’d buy any these days with present day prices, risks of vintage and duds, repair costs.

The silver A11 has quite thin lugs which is a known weakness.

[bwest76]

That is a nice looking trio.

[Quality Man]

Great selection Billy.


Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app

[Carlton-Browne]

If I recall correctly I've handled the silver A11 (in the Sussex Arms - just a 10 minute walk from the Waterman's Arms in Richmond) and it is really wonderful. It would certainly be my pick of the three.

[Sinnlover]

If I recall correctly I've handled the silver A11 (in the Sussex Arms - just a 10 minute walk from the Waterman's Arms in Richmond) and it is really wonderful. It would certainly be my pick of the three.

You could have handled it in the Price Albert..(the other side of the green)

[MADDOG]

A very nice treo.