Men’s 1915 Illinois Trench Watch w/ Black Dial

Men's 1908 Waltham Riverside Trench Watch

$2250

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Cushion-shaped, fixed-lug Waltham men's sterling wristwatch with rare combination of early, high-grade "Riverside" 17 ruby-jeweled movement and original "Riverside" marked porcelain dial, circa WWI era.

Men's 1915 Illinois Trench Watch w/ Black Dial

$1795

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WWI-Era Illinois Watch Company trench watch in silverode with offset crown, restored black dial; stained glass hands and period crown. Fitted with correctly recreated strap in oak cordovan. Circa 1915.

Men's 1915 Waltham Wire Lug Trench Watch

$1850

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WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "Dennison" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created two-piece cordovan strap with sterling buckle. Circa 1915.

Men's 1915 Waltham Sterling Trench Watch

$1795

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Mint, original WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "J. Depollier & Son" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created cordovan strap and matching buckle. Circa 1915.

Men's 1916 Waltham Sterling Trench Watch

$1750

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Mint, original WWI era men's Waltham wristwatch in sterling silver "J. Depollier & Son" marked case; complemented by its correctly re-created cordovan strap and matching sterling buckle. Circa 1916.

Men's 1917 Racine 'Enicar' Compass Watch

$4750

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Extraordinarily rare "Enicar" compass watch in sterling silver with attribution. Outstanding condition and desirability make this an historic piece. Circa 1917

Men's 1917 Misc. Swiss British Trench Watch

$1995

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Rare and extremely desirable men's WWI era oversized black-dialed "Trench" watch made for the British market, in its original screw-back Dennison waterproof case. Custom-fitted with a two-piece black cordovan strap, circa 1917.

Men's 1917 Elgin Trench Watch w/Shrapnel Guard

$1995

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Men's early WWI Elgin wire-lug wristwatch in solid nickel case with original WWI era "shrapnel guard," fitted with a two-piece dark walnut cordovan strap and matching buckle — an outstanding work of horological and military history. Circa 1917.

Men's 1917 Elgin Military Trench Watch

$1750

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Men's Elgin WWI wire-lug wristwatch fitted with a correctly recreated two-piece oak cordovan strap — an outstanding work of horological art! Circa 1917.

Men's 1918 Flip Top Trench Wristwatch w/ Strap

$1795

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Staggeringly crisp men's World War I era hunter-cased wristwatch with a correctly re-created two-piece cordovan strap, circa 1918.

Men's 1918 Elgin Broad Arrow 18 Size Pocket Watch

$995

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Stunning WWI British military pocket watch manufactured for the war effort by Elgin Watch Company. Features correct "Broad Arrow" military markings on a completely original case. Circa 1918.

Men's 1918 Rare Croix de Guerre Bronze Watch

$1750

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Extremely rare, completely original WWI era Men's "Croix de Guerre" wristwatch in solid bronze, featuring a two-piece cordovan strap with matching buckle. Circa 1918

Men's 1918 AEF/Air Service Engraved Wristwatch

$2750

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Exceedingly handsome, historically important and completely original, this WWI AEF/Air Service wristwatch is remarkable and worthy of an equally fine wrist. Custom-fitted with a correctly recreated period-leather strap. Circa 1918

Men's 1919 Elgin Trench Watch w/ Roman Numerals

$1295

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Men’s Elgin WWI wire-lug wristwatch in outstanding condition, featuring rare Roman numerals and fitted with a correctly recreated two-piece cordovan strap with matching buckle, circa 1919

Men's 1919 Elgin Oversized Trench Watch w/ Strap

$1795

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Exceedingly rare, completely original oversized WWI Elgin trench watch. Measuring a full 38mm in diameter, this "6" size silveroid timepiece is one of the largest examples of the era. Featuring a correctly re-created two-piece black cordovan strap and matching buckle. Circa 1919.

Men's 1919 Elgin Trench Watch w/Black Dial

$1495

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One of the many pleasures of dealing in rare and vintage timepieces is the privilege of bringing important, historic works of horological art to our clients. It is deeply satisfying to offer fine watches to marvelous people; however, some watches are especially dear to us. Chief among those are military timepieces.

Such watches are important, not only because they represent some of the most innovative, resilient watches in the world, but because they were carried by heroes. We've been vintage watch dealers for many years and have gathered stories about military watches and the warriors who carried them. We're always humbled and never forget.

We're elated to bring you just such an example of fine military horology: An estate-fresh WWI era Elgin wristwatch with original black dial, restored “stained-glass” hands and solid nickel case.

It is a handsome and uncommon thing – from its resilient solid nickel movement; to its masculine wrist presence, nickel case and midnight dial – the watch reminds us of great soldiers who’ve gone before us.

We've taken the liberty of cleaning, oiling and calibrating the watch so that it keeps time as intended. Also, we've fitted this 43mm by 32mm work of wrist art with an historically accurate two-piece black cordovan strap.

We’re pleased to offer this work of art in a custom-fitted twill presentation pouch.