Winter 2026 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 375:
Description
U.S. Army. Elgin 15 Jewel Bombardier Jitterbug A-8 Stop Watch Navigation Ground Speed. WWII era aircraft navigator’s Watch, Navigation (Ground Speed) Stopwatch. Type A-8, made by Elgin to Air Corps US Army spec #94-27749. Serial No. AC42-18650 dates it to 1942. Type A-8 stopwatches were used in WWII aircrafts with a navigator; such as heavy bombers (B-17, B-24, B-29), medium bombers (B-25, B-26) and large transports (C-46, C-47, C-54). The A-8 was known as the ‘jitterbug’ because of the loud and fast ticking of the balance at 144,000 per minute. Comes with its original box. Approximate diameter size: 2 inches. Used condition. It appears to work based on the movement of the hands. We did not test this piece for it accuracy.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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