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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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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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1910s American Anglo-Indian Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
Crusader Solid Palladium Trench Watch, 28.5MM
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made open end leather watch band for fixed lug watches
Palladium Case was hand polished.
Case
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Palladium
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1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch With Armor Shield 118 Years Young!
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
hard to find 6 size wrist watches from the Trench watch era, let alone one that has an original crystal
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Wrist Watches
Materials
Mixed Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1910s British Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
