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Did Rolex make trench watches?
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Yes, Rolex did make trench watches, timepieces used by soldiers during World War I. The timepiece is known as the Officer's watch. It usually featured a leather band and a sterling silver case. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Rolex watches.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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