1. Oversized 35mm solid silver case WW1 officer’s trench watch- rare to see in this condition and case size. Guarded by a solid silver telephone dial guard (would have protected from shrapnel/grenade debris), this will have been one of the earliest (and certainly largest) wristwatches to have seen service. The wire swivel lugs testify to this- they are usually seen on early adaptations of fob watches to turn them into a wearable timepiece.

The dial features a ‘red 12’, and is in remarkable condition considering its age and use. There is a small hairline mark across the dial- this is hardly noticeable and purely cosmetic, but does deserve mentioning.

The 15 jewel movement is in remarkable working order, and has received a service in July 2014. The case back is hinged, the hands are blue steel ‘leaf’ style, and the dial is enamel; all true to watches of this ilk.

• Year: C.1916
• Warranty length: 12 months
• Box and papers: No
• Movement type, calibre and jewels: Mechanical, 15 jewels
• Case: Push-down silver dial
• Dial: White enamel, red 12
• Crystal: Plexiglass
• Bracelet: Black leather band
• Width (w/o crown): 35mm
• Height, lug to lug: 46mm
• Lug width: 18mm
• Wrist size: