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A WWI Trench Style Watch with Screw Back Case in excellent condition, rather rare and very collectible.
The Trench watch (wristlet) was a type of watch that came into use by the military during World War I, as pocket watches were not practical in combat. It was a transitional design between pocket watches and wristwatches, incorporating features of both.
The very first watch that somebody adapted to wear on a wrist is unknown. The first series of purpose-made men’s wristwatches were produced by Girard-Perregaux in 1880 for the German Navy. During World War I numerous companies, including Omega, Longines, and others produced wristwatches for the military. These watches were of a virtually identical style with an enamel dial, wide white numerals, and a luminescent radium hour hand. Often they did not bear the name of the manufacturer, though the movement, originally designed in the 1890s for ladies pendant watches, was marked "Swiss".
What’s On Offer
A rather appealing 0.935 Sterling silver Swiss marked trench style watch with a white enamel dial, crisp Arabic numerals with the 12 o'clock in red, and a seconds subdial. The elegant pointed lollipop hands textured screw-type bezel and oversized crown combined with the fairly substantial dial diameter really give this watch a contemporary feel despite its obvious vintage. Best of both worlds! This watch could be styled with various straps to offer different looks, a real unique piece that is sure to be a talking point. The watch is in nice condition given its age of over 100 years! There is a hairline crack between 11 and 1, which is barely visible to the naked eye, and the makers/retailers branding on the dial is no longer legible as it has faded! It is, however, in good working order and keeps relatively good time but has not been serviced and does not come with any warranty!
Additional information
Made from
Case: Silver
Dial: Enamel
Crystal: Plexi
Bracelet: Leather
Technical specifications
Winding: Manual
Movement type: Mechanical hand-wound
Caliber: Swiss made, unknown
Jewels: Unknown
Waterproof: No
Power reserve:
Purchase details
Condition: Very Good
Model Reference Number:
Date of issue: c.1900s
Guarantee: None
Dimensions
Width: 33.5mm
Lug width: 11.4mm
Lug height: (lug to lug)
Wrist size: Adjustable