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9k Gold Military Trench Watch - WW1 with Lumed Number White Dial - c.1916

 A Beautifully Preserved WW1 Trench Watch Crafted From 9K Gold and Boasting a Stunning White Dial, c.1916

Case
9ct Gold
Condition
 8/10
Year
WWI Era
Box/Papers
 No/No
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£1,150.00GBP

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Trench watches emerged during World War I as a practical solution for soldiers needing to keep accurate time on the battlefield. Before the war, pocket watches were common, but their impracticality in combat led to innovation. Soldiers began modifying pocket watches with straps, creating the first wristwatches.
    
These early trench watches featured robust cases, often made of brass or silver, and protective covers for the glass to guard against shrapnel and debris. The dials were designed for readability in low light conditions, frequently incorporating radium for luminescence.
    
Swiss manufacturers like Omega and Longines played significant roles in producing these timepieces, which combined durability with precision. Post-war, the practicality of wristwatches caught on with civilians, influencing fashion and watchmaking trends.
    
Thus, trench watches not only met wartime needs but also paved the way for the wristwatch's widespread acceptance and evolution into an everyday accessory.

What's on Offer

This trench watch is crafted from 9k gold, it could have been an officer's watch given the precious metal. It is in beautiful vintage condition with a stunning white dial boasting fantastic numerals which retain their original lume and a recessed sub-dial at 6 o'clock. There is a slight imperfection at 4 o'clock, but nothing that takes away from the beauty of this antique piece - we estimate it at well over 100 years old, I'm sure we would have a line or two at that age!

This is a beautiful watch, it is still running and perfectly wearable although possibly not an everyday watch! A fantastic and historic piece tht should pique the interest of military and vintage lovers alike.

Case
9ct Gold
Box
No
Dial
White
Papers
No
Crystal
Plexiglass
Model Ref
221151
Winding
Manual
Bracelet
Leather
Movement Type
Mechanical
Condition
8/10
Calibre
12668
Date of Issue
c.1916
Jewels
Unknown
Warranty
3 months
Power Reserve
Unkown
Lug Height
35mm
Width
31mm
Lug width
12mm
Wrist Size
Adjustable

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