WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944
WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944

WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944

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WWII Elgin AN-5743-1 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock Movement 562 Parts Repair 1944

This is a highly collectible piece of military aviation history: a World War II Elgin 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock (Specification AN-5743-1). NEEDS REPAIRED Internals are intact

These rugged, precision clocks were installed across a wide range of USAAF and US Navy fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft during the war.

Technical & Historical Identification

Manufacturer: Elgin National Watch Co.

Specification: AN-5743-1 (Army-Navy Aeronautical standard)

Movement: Elgin Caliber 562, 8-Day mechanical movement, 7 Jewels.

Serial Numbers:

Movement Serial: 42803038 (corresponds to a production run around 1944).

Case Plate Serial: AF-4410103 (Army Air Forces contract tracking number).

Dimensions: Standard ~2.5" x 2.5" square cockpit instrument panel footprint.

Condition Assessment 

The Shell/Case: The original black Bakelite/plastic outer instrument housing is structurally intact with the original rear identification plate firmly riveted in place. The winding/setting stem and front knob are present.

The Dial & Hands: The black 24-hour military dial reads  "8 DAYS" clearly. The luminous hands show standard age-related patina/tarnishing, and the original glass crystal is present but detached.

The Movement & Parts: The movement is currently removed from the case. The balance wheel and hairspring assembly are intact.

Loose/Detached Elements: Includes a separate parts box containing the retention spring ring, a loose gold gear wheel, a small pin/screw, and a secondary small black dial knob

Selling as pictured 070926 GP