Elgin OS 1915 Elgin WW1 / Trench Watch Rare Design. Restored

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  What an incredible offering. How about a 1915 Elgin 0 size Trench Watch with a rare smaller sized shadow box luminous military dial
  
  I have never seen one like this before. The dial is smaller due to the bezel being approximately 5.5MM wide and high polished. It puts the focal point on the dial, I had the dial professionally refinished to bring out the rare character
  
  
  Examine this case very carefully: It is yellow gold color, it was manufactured by the venerable B&B Royal case manufacturer, a well know and highly respected case manufacturing company.
  Movement: The movement is an Elgin 7 Jewe, Grade 298, Os with a rare gilt finish that is sparkling with a patented regulator.
  
  
  The dial is stunning, it is a classic military shadow box with aged luminous material and the coveted red 12
  
  
  History about Trench Watches
  
  
  What is a “Trench Watch” ?
  
  
  They were created using 3/0 and 0 size pocket watch movements and installing into watch cases that were meant to worn on the wrist. The watch movement companies would send their movements to independent jewelers, who in turn would select the cases (as described below) to house the movement.
  
  
  So the ordering process might go like this. A customer walks into a jeweler, with the help of the jeweler, the customer selects a 15 jeweled movement, then they go on to the case selection. The jeweler may recommend a higher end case manufactures like Depollier, and then it is the style of case as many manufactures had several different styles. Once a complete selection was made, the jeweler put it together and delivered the watch. That is how many Trench Watches (wrist watches) were born in the early 1900's.
  The movements often came from women pocket watches because the wristwatch as we know was just being discovered. It is not uncommon to see various movements used in different cases, with various years. Remember the wristwatch was just being developed.
  
  
  They often have some of the following characteristics:
  Fixed or Wire Lug: No traditional spring bar attachment as found in today’s watches.
  
  Case Manufactures: There were many case manufacturers that made cases for Trench Watches. Some of the more well know were: Dennison (English Manufacturer) Illinois (not affiliated with the Illinois Watch Company) J Depollier and Sons,B&B Royal. Wadsworth, Fahys, Philadelphia, Fortune and many more
  
  WW1 was 1914 to 1918, that is the time frame of many Trench Watches.
  
  One of my favorite trench watch cases from WWI were made by B&B Royal. These cases had high quality manufacturing details that made them some of the best of their day.
  
  
  This movement was made in 1915. The B&B Royal case company was considered one of the best watch case manufactures in the watch world. This case is no exception. This case has a marvelous personalization.
  
  31.5MM wide, without the crown, 41MM with the beautiful brass colored pumpkin crown
  
  The watch band is a brand-new custom manufactured black Leather 10MM opened ended band with a yellow buckle to complete the look
  
  This is what I gave done:
  
  New Crystal
  
  
  Comprehensive mechanical service
  
  
  New watch band
  
  
  
  Case hand polished with gentle cleaning cream
  
  Grade: 298
  
  Manufacturer: Elgin
  
  Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
  
  Movement Serial Number: 18119623
  
  Grade: 298
  
  Model: 2
  
  Class: 116
  
  Estimated Production Year: 1915
  
  Run Quantity: 1,000
  
  Grade/Model Run: 99 of 129
  
  Grade/Model Total Production: 196,000
  
  Size: 0s
  
  Jewels: 7j
  
  Movement Configuration: Hunting
  
  Movement Finish: Gilt
  
  Movement Setting: Pendant
  
  Plate: 3/4 Plate
  
  Barrel: Going
  
  Train: Quick
  
  Please use the pictures as part of the description, ask as many questions as you would like. I am happy to send more pictures of add clarity that you may need
  
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