Men's WWI Era American Waltham Watch Co. Oversized Trench Watch SERVICED

Voted Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" consecutively since 2000. Historic WWI Era Cyma Signal Corps. Wristwatch w/ 24hr Porcelain Dial - SERVICED. As hard as it is to believe, there was no men's wristwatch market prior to WWI. Wristwatches, or "wristlets" were primarily ladies novelties small altered pocket watches worn on ribbon straps around the wrist or hooked to bracelet chains. While men's wristwatches were produced in very limited numbers for certain military applications as early as the turn of the century, men of the day considered these pieces to be effeminate and undesirable. Ladies had the first taste of the Victorian wristlet in the form of a "convertible" watch - a timepiece that could be worn as a pendant, on a pin or - when fitted with the appropriate hardware and ribbon band - a novel "wristlet" watch! For the doughboys of WWI, wrist watches offered a convenient departure from pocket watches of the day, as a watch worn on the wrist was easier to consult than one in the pocket. Cases were composed of silver, nickel or gold; some had shrapnel guards or covers to protect the men from shards of glass if the crystal broke, and to guard the crystal against breakage from brush or rough use. Such models were usually the most expensive; today they are the most coveted. We're delighted to offer this completely WWI era American Waltham Watch Company "trench" watch - circa 1916 - featuring oversized lugs and custom-fitted strap.

For example, this extraordinarily early men's wristlet watch in solid silverode is positively historic. Strong, exquisite, original - with the exception of the dial, which was professionally restored.

What more could one want from a classic timepiece? Its factory metal dial, marked "Waltham, " features wonderfully stylized numerals, fancy blued hands and sub-seconds register. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a peek at the beginning of modern horology. It is the type of important timepiece that looked so stunning on the wrist as both a conversation starter, and conversation stopper. Open its un-engraved back and you'll find a completely and professionally restored, ruby-jeweled American Waltham Watch Company movement, marking time as it did during WWI.

The case measures approximately 32mm (not including crown) by 35mm from lug to lug. It's time to spoil yourself by purchasing a piece of timekeeping and military history.

Impress your clients, one-up the boys at the 19th hole and create waves of envy among the co-workers with this authentic WWI-era timepiece! As many of our fine buyers and repeat clients know, each day we offer a smattering of things we've picked up here and there, many fine watches and pieces of jewelry that for one reason or another we'll not be offering on our Web site some new old stock! Watches this week include a'20s ladies antique watch or two,'30s Deco pieces, a'40s military style wristwatch, and fine Retro stainless steel wristwatches that are representative of a style thats becoming all the rage; as well as gold rings and vintage wire lug examples perfect for restoration.

Coming up are sterling silver wristwatches and a few items dug out of the workbench drawer of a retired watchmaker or two. Don't know anything about wristwatches? Have no idea about your grandfather's railroad pocket watch?

We're one of the Web's largest vintage wrist and pocket watch dealers and are delighted to answer any questions you have about the timepieces we offer or those heirlooms you're unsure of. We extend a heartfelt invitation to see our other offerings and stop by to find out what's next! You may reach us Monday through Saturday from 10 a. We take great pride in our images and item descriptions and are careful to note as much about an item as we can. If you have a question or would like to see the image of an item at another angle, we are happy to accommodate you.

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The item "Men's WWI Era American Waltham Watch Co. Oversized Trench Watch SERVICED" is in sale since Friday, March 31, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches". The seller is "strickland_vintage_watches" and is located in Tampa, Florida.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Waltham
Gender: Men's
Features: SERVICED
Movement: Mechanical
Display: Analog
Case Material: Silveroid
Band Material: Cordovan Leather
Band Color: Brown
Case Size: approximately 32mm (not including crown) by 35mm
Lug Width: 16mm
Style: Luxury: Dress Styles
Serial Number: 20748207
Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920
Age: Antique (pre 1920)
Type: Luxury