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A VERY Sweet WW2 ELGiN, famous A-11 PiLOT’s MiLiTARY HACK Watch! These Elgin Military A-11 watches are getting harder to find in nice condition, but downright RARE in the Near Mint shape this Elgin Military Watch is in. I often say this, and have been proven correct each time—this watch will NOT last long! If you want it I’d pull the trigger (figurativeLy speaking) after you finish reading this ad!

Brief history of the WW2 ELGiN A-11 Military Watch: The Elgin A-11 Military watch was made from 1940 to 1945, originally for the Army Air Corps and hence considered Pilot watches. All these Elgin A-11 Military watches were made with Elgin 539 movements, mostly 15 and 16-jewel, HACKiNG movements, meaning they stop ticking when the crown was pulled out so that time could be precisely set with other military personnel for missions.

The Elgin Military A-11 watch was specified to have a steel back, but nickel alloy case, chrome plated for durability, The alloy case was to save steel for the war effort. Further, the Elgin A-11 military watch has solid, lume-painted minute and hour hands, a departure from luminous-filled skeleton hands, this to prevent flaking of luminous material getting into the movement.

These Elgin Military A-11 watches are amazing timepieces, with extremely high quality hacking movements, and a classic dial and hand look that presaged Rolex’s intro of the extremely popular Explorer style by about 10 years. It proves that function determines what ends up being the best style. Hence, why I adore military watches, and especially this Elgin A-11 military watch!

And speaking about this Elgin A-11 military timepiece, the condition is Near Mint! The case shows no wear or marks of usage, while the caseback has only the lightest surface evidence of handling, and perhaps storage, but no real wear. The Gorgeous Night-Black Elgin A-11 military ORiGiNAL watch dial has only very light patina of aging over the years...very hard to find an original A-11 dial in this condition, even new old stock since 60 years will put on some aging patina. I’d put the dial at about 95 percent or better. While the white numbers and hands look superb, they no longer glow after 60 years. The movement is just serviced, running extremely accurately.

Most remarkable is that this Elgin A-11 Military Pilot watch is ALL ORiGiNAL! Unlike the growth industry of making U.S. WW2-issue watches from remanufactured or NEW replica parts, THiS Elgin A-11 military pilot’s watch has ALL the original parts manufactured by Elgin during the war! It is unlikely you’ll find an ALL original Elgin A-11 Military watch with such little aging on it as this one has. If you do, it’s likely to have an aftermarket replica dial, case or hands!

One thing admittedly replica is the WW2 replica band, made to WW2 specs with stitched leather and canvas, just like one of the several styles issued with these by the U.S. Govt. During the war. It might be nice to have an original, but not to wear with the watch as you DON’T want this Elgin A-11 military watch falling off your wrist. That would be a real shame!

The serial number on the case dates this as issued in 1944. The serial number on the movement dates the actual manufacture of the movement as 1942. Many authorities state that this was the lead time from movement manufacture to fully assembled case, movement timing, and issue. This case and movement lag time in serialdates for the Elgin A-11 military watches seems to be normal.

Just serviced with it’s new WW2 replica strap, this ToTaLLY ORiGiNAL ELGiN PiLOT MiLiTARY Hack-set Watch is ready to be enjoyed. With the CooL and CHUNKY crown, the width comes to a respectable 35mm, wider than the current Rolex Date watch. It is about 40mm from lug to lug lengthwise. Honestly, offered this or a Rolex Explorer to wear (and not sell to turn a quick profit) I’d rather have this authentic beauty on my wrist.

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LAST of these INCREDiBLy RARE NeW OLD SToCK SQUARE-CASED DeeP DiVERS Left on the PLANET???

Maybe So! I have ONE GRAY Version and the BLUE Version has just sold to an incredibly astute collector...they have SwiSS 21 Jewel AuToMaTiC Date Movements...NeW OLD SToCK Unworn (NEVER Opened, that’s why I have not opened the Backs for pictures here)...with STiCKER STiLL on the Back...and VeRRRY RaRE MiD-SiZE 33millimeter wide by 39millimeter lug to lug SLAB SQUARE STEEL ScrewBack 600foot Dive Cases!

For Reference, this would be the Size of the ROLEX Mid-Size. For those Men who’ve wanted a Bona Fide DeeP DiVER Watch, but have not desired the ToYOTA-Size Case that comes with them, THiS is ‘the’ ANSWeR! I’m 6 Foot 185 pounds of Strapping Jerk, with a 7 ½" Wrist, and the thing works for me (though, as all of you know, I DO prefer a TOYOTA-Size watch on my wrist)...but aside from the SiZE, it is QuiTe a RaRE Version being BOTH Mid-SiZE and this VerrrY CoOoOoL SQUARE Case.

Now, i'm sure you all are wondering, 'what brand is CLaSSiC'? Like Heuer, Breitling, and many other brands of the 50s, 60s and 70s, 'Classic' was a brand using fine swiss movements and cases, and selling the product under their branded name. While Heuer and Breitling are two of the most famous companies that almost went under with the coming of the Japanese Quartz 'Revolution' (i prefer to call it 'Devolution'), many brands that put out a high grade Swiss product weren't as blessed as Heuer and Breitling to be snatched from the Siren's call of Quartz.

CLaSSiC was one that did not survive, but the watches they put out used the same high grade swiss movements and super water-resistant cases as are evident in this model. Again, i do not know which caliber and manufacturer Swiss movement are in these as they are Super Sealed New Old Stock and i did not wish to scratch them opening for a photo, but with them comes a guaranteed return offer if the movement is not all swiss made...most likely being an ETA, A.Schilds or higher grade offering of the period.

They Come on the Original Straps (Blue has a Plastic, Gray has a brown leather), working PuRRRFectly (tho they’ve never been serviced so I recommend that prior to wearing much).

Along with the AMAZiNG Size and LooX, these have the Bi-Directional Dive Timer Bezel, a BiG ThiCK RETRO BuBBLE Crystal (tho not Retro when it was made)...AND of ALL Things...a ROLEX-Style Date window! What more could you ask for (I’d throw in the Ocean to Jump into with this piece, but shipping would be difficult).



NOTE: These are new old stock, never worn, but they do have a few light surface marks of storage which would easily polish out...the Original Sticker on the back is a bit GunKY (it all comes off). ALSO, did I mention this has a Signed-Crown? KeWL!

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(ad is left here for reference purposes only)...A rare piece of 20th Century World and MiLiTARY History!
This Rhodesian MiLiTARY Issue (with rare ‘RA’ Ordnance numbers) 70s ROAMER ANFiBiO watch!

Again...a Rhodesian Military Issue 1970s ROAMER ANFiBiO watch with the ‘RA’ (for Rhodesia) Ordnance numbers on the back! For those not familiar with this Cult timepiece, here’s an outlandishly brief history (and you can check out more on this watch at: http://www.freewebs.com/billyschorr/militaryroameranfibios.htm

This was ‘the’ chosen timepiece of Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith’s apartheid government as it fought against rebels seeking it’s overthrow. Declaring independence from Britain in 1965, the Rhodesians (including both black and white soldiers) fought several black guerilla groups against increasing odds and violence until 1979 when an agreement allowed the Brits to resume control briefly, and see the country through elections in 1980.

The Roamer Anfibio watch was a rugged and hardy Swiss military water resistant watch that apparently was smuggled from Britain, through sympathetic South Africa, into Rhodesia for use and issue as Rhodesia’s Military watch.

The Roamer Anfibio Rhodesian Military Issue watch was made by Roamer from 1974 until the late 70s and became the iconic watch of the war, mainly because it was an actual ordnance issued watch, and was issued and in use by the Rhodesians documentably during the heaviest portion of the war, from 1974 to it’s end. This Roamer Anfibio was used by virtually all units of the Rhodesian forces including the famous Selous Scouts, Rhodesian SAS and air force, etc.

THiS particular ROAMER ANFiBiO watch is typical of this 17-jewel hacking timepiece, HOWEVER, this Roamer Anfibio has the RARER ‘RA’ (standing for the country of Rhodesia) Ordnance numbers on the back. Many if not most of these Rhodesian Military Roamer Anfibio watches had ‘ZA’ ordnance numbers, standing for Zuid Afrika, or South Africa, since all or most of these Roamer Anfibio Rhodesia Military watches came to Rhodesia through South Africa, the lone government willing to break the worldwide boycott of Rhodesia, and funnel in military materiel, including these watches.

This RoamerAnfibio Rhodesian Military Issue watch is incredibly rare. The only place to buy legitimate Roamer Anfibio Rhodesian Military watches is from the few private owners or collectors willing to part with them. I actually purchased this to collect, but, as always, I have found other watches calling, and I can’t keep everything.

A warning for true collectors. Roamer Anfibio Rhodesian Military watches made from buckets of decommissioned worn Roamer parts were purchased by a dealer, who does at times sell them. These watches are pieced together from worn dials, movements, and other parts, with worn cases that have been highly polished down. Nothing wrong, however, do know what you are getting.

The watch shown here was made, and issued, with all the parts shown. It has not been polished or buffed, in order, to maintain it’s historical value. This Roamer Anfibio Rhodesian Issue Military watch has been fully serviced, and is in excellent condition with moderate surface wear that was from it’s years of service in the Rhodesian Military. For a true collector of Military Issue Ordnanced timepieces, such as the iconic Rhodesian Military Roamer Anfibio watch, this would be one of the finest examples you are likely to find. I purchased personally from a collector, and had planned to keep it. Ahhh, all the watches I planned to keep!

The Roamer Anfibio comes with a rare and hardy MST520 17-jewel hacking manual wind movement running at 21600 bph. This model has no date window, and the movement has no date module, though these were made with the crown pulling out three clicks because the date models use the same stock movement, but with a date module added. Supplied, as the originals were, on a black leather strap, though many units switched them over to a leather covered case, which is available various places online.

This is the only one I have. If interested I’d suggest using the paypal link to make sure you get it asap.

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FiRST, THiS Seiko AUTO 200m DiVER watch is NOT only NEW in the Box w/papers, but it is mounted on a 3-Piece Leather NATO BUND Strap. I received this piece recently with some other watches that were set up to sell at MiLiTARY PX's, new but configured by the distributor for Military Base sale.

Other than the addition of a high grade (see photo) NATO BUND Military 3-piece Strap, this is simply a NEW in the BOX w/Papers, GiANT SeiKO 200 meter DiVER watch with the CLASSiC BiG Round Style, Screw-down Crown on the lower side!

Letting this SEiKO 200 meter auto DiVER go for the $165 i paid, and LeSS than half the list, and less than you can get these new from Discounters on ebay or overseas!

This beautiful SeiKO Diver all SteeL case is a chunky 45mm by 45mm! If you are man, (or in some cases, woman) enough to sport this CLASSiC Seiko Auto Diver, it’s priced right. And has the beautiful and MiLiTARY-grade BUND Strap, which simply looks stunning, distinguishing it from just about aNy other SEiKO 200 meter Automatic Diver you will find out there. Except perhaps on a German or Nato Air Base. Do note that the original distributor's purchase date of the watch is slightly over the 1-year warranty, but the watch is in perfect condition, and new.

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The Casablancawatch.com FABuLOUS LoGo Shirts are NoW here, starting at JUST UNDeR $21 for the T-SHiRT!

Check them out at our online store...SCADS of Colourful Hoodies to PoLo Shirts (we don't have the polo horses yet, but we're working on it), and long/short sleeve T's and sWeatshirts...aLL with the iNCREDiBLE CASABLANCAWATCH.COM RETRO Logo based on the VF-3 NavaL bomber group's WW2 patch. This is the Famous BLaCK CaT with the lit bomb patch that saw use also in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and is still in use today!

U.S. MiLiTARY personnel can enjoy buying this RETRO LoGo based on the VF Bombing group...or any of our collectible Vintage MiLiTARY WaTCHES! ALSO, there are our Vintage Leather U.S. Military issue A-2 and G-1 jackets...and now you can have the ACTUAL famous VF-3 Flight Group Patch made for you (available in our 'military patch' section! Geeeeez, what more can you ask?!

Buy what you like through our shop, located here (CLiCK on the pretty T-shirt!)>>>
These are the BeST quality T's, PoLos and HooDies around, but now they have what nO other shirt has...THE Casablancawatch.com RETRO LoGo!...as they say...PRiCELESS!

Well, there is a price...they start at just $20.99 for the richLy coloured T's with Andy Warhol-grade silkscreen printing of our LoGo! What more canya ask?!

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We are pleased to offer AUTHENTiC Leather U.S. MiLiTARY Patches, for your A-2 or G-1 (or other) MiLiTARY jacket, for your collection, for framing, or to honor a loved one or friend who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces!!!

Produced by one of the leading artists and recreators of U.S. Leather MiLiTARY patches for the last 30 years, using authentic methods, designs and materials that the U.S. Navy and Army Air Force did during WW2, our artist has made thousands of leather U.S. Military Patches for WW2 aces, collectors, loved ones of Veterans, and active U.S. Military Personnel who want the best and most accurate and authentic work on their jackets!

From his own library of 1000s of authentic designs, our U.S. Military patch artist also will make a leather patch from authentic designs you may provide, full size on a color Xerox, from a patch you or a loved one wore, or one you want in your collection that you have seen in a photograph, or from a book such as the bible of flight jacket Militaria, ‘American Flight Jackets’ by Maguire and Conway.

My love of U.S. Leather Military Patches, their history and their use on A-2, G-1 and other classic U.S. Military leather flight jackets, brought me to perhaps the best recreator and current producer of Leather U.S. Military patches, and he is now making these for us. Leather is the first and best choice of material for patches in WW2, and to this day. And it looks, and holds up, as great as your jacket.

A dear friend gave me an authentic VF-3 Felix the cat (carrying the bomb, see below) felt-embroidered patch. It was beautiful, but I knew it would never hold up, nor match the beauty, of my G-1 jacket. Only leather could be as authentic, and beautifully durable, as the U.S. military leather jacket it was to go on. Through much research, I found the artist who produces for the true collectors, and former WW2 aces and pilots when they want an authentic leather military patch.

Two samples of the work is shown below, a WW2 Seabees patch, and the U.S. Naval fighter group patch that brought me to the world of patches, the VF-3 Felix and bomb patch. This is the original design, from the WW2 ‘Fighting Three’ VF-3 group, a design that is arguably the most popular of all WW2 U.S. Military leather patches, or patches period. It has been copied and used by proceeding U.S. fighter groups from the VF-6 to the VF-31, into the jet age. Felix rules!

But remember, we can produce any design, though size and complexity may add to the price. Our normal patch is regulation 5 to 6" (current day patches are just over 4"). Price for our standard U.S. Military Leather Patch is $75. Premium leather is used, along with the finest oil based paint pigments, and the same process of sculpting the design into the leather prior to filling in with paint, is used as it was in WW2!

These patches are as durable as the originals from WW2, which are still on many jackets today. However, many collectors have put our patches under glass behind a frame alongside documents or signatures from pilots and aces from WW2, Korea, and other actions.

Just one quote from our artist to give an idea of what type of work he does: "One veteran was nearly in tears when I sent him his patch, he had been trying to find an original and you know how hard they are to find...he called me and I could tell it was all he could do to keep from crying on the phone. It really makes it worthwhile when you get a call like that!"

Need we say more? Turnaround time is approximately 2 weeks.

Whether you wish to kick around with one of our classic vintage milspec U.S. Military leather flight jackets (just look through our site to find one), or you are spending a $1000 for an accurate WW2 high-end authentic replicated jacket, you can’t do better than put one of these patches on your jacket.

BELOW, along with two samples of his work, is another by our artist: a framed famous 'Joker' leather patch, design from WW2, signed by a member of the squad and POW of Stalag Luft 1, and framed by a major collector!

Just contact us at michael@casablancawatch.com, we'll discuss the design for your patch, cost, and then we'll send you a form to easily pay using your credit card with Paypal (no, you don't have to be a member, and it's SeCuRE!), or we can accept other payment options.

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This is NOT the FAKE ‘USSR’ SOViET BiG Diver flooding ebay, and elsewhere on the net. Those have the same case style, size and movement of OriGiNAL Vintage models, BUT the current-made replicas are just that, made in 2008 and 2009. Made to look like the now RARE BiG USSR-marked SOViET DiVERS that were actually made in the 70s for REAL Soviet Military Divers.
The newer, FAKE ‘USSR’ models are made in current-day Russia. They have more embellished dials (falsely stating ‘CCCP’, Russian letters for USSR), and ornate bas-relief medallion casebacks. The movements are the same caliber, but made today, not quite the BULLET-PRooF Rugged movements that were manufactured for actual Divers, rather than to sell as false Vintage watches on ebay.
This ACTUAL 1970s SOViET USSR BiG 58mm case (without the HuGE screw-on crown) was purchased by me as a collector piece in 2005, and the original Soviet papers are filled out with that as the date of sale from the company that purchased the remnants of these from the Russian Govt. after the fall of the Soviet Union.
There is NO current-day ‘Medallion’ on the caseback as have the current replicas. All it has is the simple and spare Original Issue number from the Soviet Government. The dial is the Original, cleanly stating CCCP (Russian cyrillic for USSR), NO trendy 9 o’clock position second hands. NO second hands at all, as the Originals were spare and rugged with only an hour and minute hand.
The 70s Original BiG Soviet Military Diver watches are reputedly more ruggedly built than today’s, which are made for collecting and selling on ebay, not real diving. They are true relics of the Soviet era, more rugged than the current-day replicas, but with a slightly rougher finish at times.
Compare the pictures of this Original BiG Soviet USSR/CCCP Military Diver with the current-day Russian replicas on ebay, and you will see the authentic differences. Purchased for $185 new by me in 2005, the REAL 70s Vintage pieces are now going for over $300 on websites specializing in the REAL DEAL (CLiCK Here to see).
This piece is UNUSED in the Original blue box with all original papers, presentation pillow, large Dive strap, and the metal grate made to protect the thick glass from impact during dives. Unlike the current made replicas, this has some small spots of aging on the original dial. No doubt this is a TRUE Vintage BiG SOViET MiLiTARY 70s Diver! Fifteen-jewel original bullet-proof movement. If you plan to use this, note that it hasn’t been serviced since manufacture so will need a servicing. However, this is a heavy piece, if you do use it you might prefer to have it as your desk clock!
Originally purchased as a collector’s piece, this BiG 70s Soviet CCCP/USSR Military Diver is now at over $300 for real vintage versions, and $190 or more on ebay for the current-day replicas. I’m letting this one go, UNUSED with the original blue box, papers, huge dive strap, glass protecting grate, for a steal. Just trying to move some pieces I no longer have space for. It won’t last, so why not be the one who snags it ; )

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The ROAMER vintage classic SwiSS Mechanical Manual wind 17-jewel watch with the famed Incabloc shock resistance system! A New Old Stock (ya, never worn!) ROAMER vintage watch, fully Swiss-made with a beautiful creme offwhite Starburst dial (hard to catch in a pic but we shot it from a three-quarters angle to show it best we could).

This vintage Roamer watch has that classic ROLEX round, clean case style that was on the way out going into the mid-60s (well, Rolex had the sense to stick with a good thing!). This vintage Roamer piece is circa 1962, give or take a year. And it’s beautiful. The high grade Roamer in-house MST watch movement will last a lifetime, and give superb time doing it.

The condition of this Roamer vintage watch is phenomenal. This Roamer does not even have the normal small marks of storage. After close to 50 years. This Roamer's back still has some of the painted purple protective coating/film on it used by Roamer, Omega and other high grade companies in the 60s for new timepieces. It will wear off completely with use or can be fully removed now with solvent. This Roamer SeaKing watch's back does not have marks on it, but rather the purple protective coating which wears off quickly, or can be removed. Just a sign that this Roamer watch is caught in a time warp going back to the Kennedy Administration...and it is in New Condition.

The heavy Chrome case has no marks on it, and looks beautiful. This ROAMER SeaKinG is about the same size as a Rolex Perpetual from the same period, 35 mm wide including chunky thick crown, and 40 mm long lug tip to lug tip.

A New Roamer SeaKing vintage watch! Yowee Zowee! Really a great collectible that says JFK, New Frontier, Innocence...a style and feel of a lost and quieter time, before the 60s began to unravel. Note that the thick heavy chrome such as on this Roamer Seaking will last a lifetime as long as occasionally wiped with moist tissue or soft cloth to remove perspiration (as should be done with steel cases that can pit as well if left uncleaned).

This is a NEW OLD STOCK Roamer. Working perfectly. Since it hasn't been serviced since manufacture, we do recommend a servicing it this will be worn much, rather than just added to a collection. If you need a local watchmaker consult NAWCC.ORG for one near you, or we can also provide servicing at a wholesale price if desired.

Comes on a classic new leather strap with matching steel buckle. Some very slight aging on the original hands.

$ 175.00