Elgin WWII 8-Day Aircraft Cockpit Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1940s
This is a vintage panel-mounted Elgin 8-day aircraft cockpit clock reported by the seller as dating from the 1940s WWII era in the United States. Designed for aviation instrumentation, the clock features a black-coated metal case fitted with four mounting lugs containing screws and an oversized knurled winding crown at the lower left.
The matte black dial displays Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, an outer minute/seconds track, and luminous hands showing age-related discoloration. The dial is marked '8 DAYS' above 'ELGIN'. The source also reports a vintage Snyder Aircraft Co. label on the reverse.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Era
- Vintage – 1940s (WWII-era)
- Type
- Aircraft cockpit clock
- Brand
- Elgin
- Case material
- Black-coated metal case
- Movement type
- Manual Wind
- Place recorded
- United States
- Country of origin
- United States
- Movement duration
- 8-Day Power Reserve
- Maker / attribution
- Elgin
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial marked '8 DAYS' and 'ELGIN' in white print below the 12 position. • Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions with painted luminous fill showing aging and patina. • Outer white track calibrated for minutes and seconds with numeric markers at five-minute intervals. • Large knurled winding crown located at the lower left perimeter near the 7 to 8 o'clock position. • Black-coated flange case with four corner mounting tabs containing visible screws with oxidised washers or surrounds. • Three centrally mounted hands including hour, minute, and seconds indicators.
- Identity and Provenance
- This timepiece is an aircraft cockpit clock manufactured by Elgin. The seller reports it is from the WWII era, noting its design for use in U.S. military planes. The item is described as including a Snyder Aircraft Co. label on the reverse, which the seller identifies as a known supplier of flight instruments and accessories during the war years.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The clock features a matte black dial with Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions and an outer seconds track. The hands and numerals display luminous material. The dial contains the markings 'ELGIN' and '8 DAYS'. The finish exhibits signs of aging, including discoloration of the luminous hands and oxidation of the screws.
- Construction and Mechanism
- The clock is housed in an all-black metal case designed for panel mounting, featuring four screw points and a domed acrylic crystal. A large, knurled winding crown is situated on the case. The movement is identified as an 8-day manual-wind caliber. The internal mechanism was not inspected by the source.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber and interior are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: The Snyder Aircraft Co. label is reported by the seller to be on the reverse and is not visible in the supplied view.
- Research required: WWII era and 1940s manufacture date are source-reported.