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No glass, no hands
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Diam 32mm
First World War period "trench watch," an early style of wristwatch used by military officers.
These watches were essentially modified pocket watches, adapted for use in the trenches where checking a pocket watch was impractical during combat.
They are highly collectible pieces of military and horological history.
"Red 12" Dial: A signature feature of many early trench watches, the "12" is colored red to help the wearer quickly orient the watch in low light or stressful situations.
Enamel Dial: The white face is made of fired enamel, a durable material common for the era, featuring hand-painted black Arabic numerals.
Sub-Seconds Dial: A small dedicated dial at the 6 o'clock position for the seconds hand, typical of movements adapted from pocket watches.
Wire Lugs: The thin, curved metal bars at the top and bottom are called "wire lugs."
These were soldered onto the round case to allow a leather strap to be threaded through.
Onion Crown: The large, textured winding knob (crown) was designed to be easy to grip, even while wearing gloves.
Historical Context
Most of these watches were produced between 1914 and 1920. They often featured cases made of silver or "nickel silver" (German silver) and contained Swiss-made movements.
While many do not have a brand name on the dial, they were produced by various manufacturers of the time, such as Zenith, Eterna, or Moeris.
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