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Why do trench watches have a red 12?
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Trench watches have a red 12 to make this mark on the watch more visible. As wrist watches became more popular, it was important to clearly mark where the 12 was located, as it was not always expected to be at the top of the face. Shop a collection of vintage trench watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1910 WW1 / Trench Watch, Extraordinarily Elgin Rare Caliber 201, 19 Jewel.
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
easy, but not the movements.
History about Trench Watches
What is a “Trench Watch” ?
They were
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
1914 Waltham “Swing Lug” WW1…….Trench Watch, Rare Design.
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Description: Rare Waltham Trench Watch housed in a silverode case. This is the crown jewel of this watch; this
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
find 6 size wrist watches from the WW1 / Trench watch era.
A genuine Bold Military dial that has
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
1919 Elgin Hermetic Trench Watch. Bold Red 12, with a “Solid Nickel Case"
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
young
By definition, What is a “Trench Watch”
What are WW1 or Trench watches? They were created
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Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
J.W Benson Sterling Silver Trench Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1915
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson
STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench Watch / Campaign Style
METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s British Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
JW Benson Nickel Silver WW I Trench Watch with Original Enamel Dial, Circa 1915
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare example of a true trench watch was originally
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