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JW Benson Nickel Silver WW I Trench Watch with Original Enamel Dial, Circa 1915

$3,100
£2,352.21
€2,689.54
CA$4,329.86
A$4,814.21
CHF 2,513.72
MX$58,600.71
NOK 32,073.94
SEK 30,051.75
DKK 20,072.53
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FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Covered Trench Shrapnel / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare example of a true trench watch was originally sold by the legendary house of J.W. Benson in London. Benson's were the jewelers to all the British Royalty for over a century. This item done with a push button cover is intended to be safe when bombs are going off all around you. The watch keeps dependable time and can be counted on to get you there on time.
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    Round
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1915
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22311stDibs: LU422312839512

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