littlebuddy Posted September 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2013 Here is my very latest purchase , an A8 watch ,navigation(ground speed) in its original issue box. For those who dont know, i have a "thing" for original issue packaging , so when i came across this , i had to have it ! the serial numbers on the box correspond with the watch the engraving on the reverse of the piece is very faint , but not a worn faintness, just looks very lightly stamped . So here are the pics ! so if USAAF or time pieces are your thing ? , enjoy LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doyler Posted September 21, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 21, 2013 Very nice Carl Dont see them boxed to often.Congrats on the find RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted September 21, 2013 Very nice Carl Dont see them boxed to often.Congrats on the find RD Thanks !! just on the look out for any of the other USAAF time pieces now !!! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted September 21, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2013 Nice Elgin. I love watches of all kinds especially when gift wrapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted September 21, 2013 Nice Elgin. I love watches of all kinds especially when gift wrapped It is rather sweet isnt it ?? i think its the original issue packing that makes it a whole lot sweeter !! thanks for looking !! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted September 21, 2013 Share #8 Posted September 21, 2013 Great looking watch.I would say the box and pouch are probably the rarer part of the deal.Awesome find.Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted September 21, 2013 thank you Ernie !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 21, 2013 Share #10 Posted September 21, 2013 You're becoming the forum's Mr Timepiece, Carl! Another very nice quality acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted September 21, 2013 Share #11 Posted September 21, 2013 It is rather sweet isnt it ?? i think its the original issue packing that makes it a whole lot sweeter !! thanks for looking !! LB Absolutely darling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 21, 2013 Share #12 Posted September 21, 2013 Carl...next you need to get yourself a Breitling Aerospace chronometer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted September 21, 2013 Carl...next you need to get yourself a Breitling Aerospace chronometer! if i had the money Ian !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 21, 2013 Share #14 Posted September 21, 2013 if i had the money Ian !!!! No problem Carl...just sell off half of your collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted September 22, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 22, 2013 Very cool item! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted September 22, 2013 Share #16 Posted September 22, 2013 You know I am loving it Carl!!! Great piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Leader Posted September 22, 2013 Share #17 Posted September 22, 2013 Great navigation watch ! I have the same A-8 made by Elgin but dated to 1942. The box is no so beautifull than yours ! Mathieu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted September 22, 2013 Hey Mathieu they look like twins !!! nice piece glad someone else appreciates them !! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted October 13, 2013 Great navigation watch ! I have the same A-8 made by Elgin but dated to 1942. The box is no so beautifull than yours ! Mathieu you arequite welcome to use the pics of mine for your next book Matthieu !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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