RARE WW1 c1915 TAVANNES MINIMAX TRENCH WATCH, ORIGINAL GLASS GUARD WORKING

RARE WW1 c1915 TAVANNES MINIMAX TRENCH WATCH, ORIGINAL GLASS GUARD WORKING! This is an extremely nice watch & VERY hard to get with the original glass guard!! Working and tested over an 18 hour period and lost only 1 minute, may need a service to keep accurate time. These watches were first issued to the Military by Tavannes during 1915, most with the protective guard.

Swiss made movement is signed NEW FACTORY TAVANNES SWISS 2 ADJUSTMENTS 15 JEWELS. The inside of the case back is also stamped Tavannes.

Considering its age, its in very nice condition. Dial nice but needs a clean, glass appears to be original, has some minor scratches, case back has some plate wear, see photo, unsure if crown is original. Case approx 33mm wide excluding crown, lugs 12mm. Fitted with a modern, very nice genuine leather strap, would suit up to an 17cm wrist. _gsrx_vers_625 GS 6.9.7 (625).

The item "RARE WW1 c1915 TAVANNES MINIMAX TRENCH WATCH, ORIGINAL GLASS GUARD WORKING" is in sale since Tuesday, July 26, 2016. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches". The seller is "hnco" and is located in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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