Waltham 1924 Trench / WW1 watch, Stunning Roman Numeral "Red" 12, 15 Jewels

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  I really think I am a kid at heart. I get so excited to bring another rarity to Etsy. Part of the reason might be that it can take up to a year to complete a project. When it finally gets completed, well let’s say I became a kid. As the years have gone by on Etsy, my tastes and watch offerings have been refined. There are some great sellers on this platform, I want to be different. I want to offer the unusual, the highly collectible, that hard to find vintage time piece that has been restored, a watch that could be handed down to the next generation. I understand the value of a quality vintage wrist watch. In particular since some of mine are some of the earliest wristwatches dating back to the 1900’s.
  
  Us the pictures to help you with your description. Kep in mind that this watch is 100 years old, it is not perfect!
  
  
  For this that are new to collecting Trench or WW1 watches, the more common size is considered the “0” sized movement: See below
  
  
  6s common 1 11/30″ (1.366″) 34.70 MM
  
  
  0s common 1 5/30″ (1.166″) 29.62 MM
  
  
  3/0s uncommon 1 3/30″ (1.100″) 27.94 MM
  
  
  The 3/0 size WW1/ Trench watches are getting much more difficult to source, especially in good condition. I am offering are hard to find treasure.
  
  
  
  I have been collecting, buying and selling early American wrist watches for a long time. This is a real treasure and you won't see too often. What do I mean? What makes it British, Look at the Waltham name, underneath you see USA, most of these were sent to the UK during WW1 for assembly. I acquired this watch from well know British watch collector who was thinning out his private collection, this treasure needed some love and I was just the person to do that!
  
  
  This Trench Watch features the very hard to find Roman Numeral Waltham USA Red 12 dial. A real treasure to own for many years and pass down! I am proud to offer a hard to find model. The movement dates back to 1924.
  
  
  This is an English case manufactured by the venerable case manufacturer Dennison.
  
  
  The case measures 32.10 MM across
  
  
  The case measures 37.00MM Lug to Lug
  
  
  
  Read below how “Trench Watches” were founded.
  
  
  
  WW1 for those history buffs was from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918.
  
  
  
  What is a ”Trench Watch”, for those who don’t know here is a brief explanation.
  
  
  
  What are WW1 or Trench watches? 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.
  
  
  They often have some of the following characteristics:
  
  
  
  Fixed or Wire Lug: No traditional spring bar attachment as found in today’s watches. I have outfitted the watch with an open ended watch band that I acquired from the UK, it is a 12MM black with a yellow buckle to complete the look.
  
  
  
  Case Material: It or often Solid Gold / Sterling Silver (925) / Silverode or Gold Filled. This case is gold-filled, it does have some marks, fine After all this case is almost 100 years young. Remember that, this is not a new case, although I have tried my best to restore this treasure to its former glory, I think I did a great job. It does have some gentle pry marks by the opening lip.
  
  
  
  *For more practical purposes, a special alloy was developed which went by several different names, such as, "Silveroid, Silverore, Silverode or Silverine. "Silveroid" appears to have become the standard name for this metal that consisted of 45% nickel, 54% copper and 1% manganese. This metal was fairly hard wearing and could withstand the rigors of everyday use, for instance on the Railroads.
  
  
  
  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) Depollier and Sons, Wadsworth, Fahys, Philadelphia, Fortune and many more
  
  
  What did I do to this watch?
  
  
  Complete teardown service October 2024
  
  
  New Crystal
  
  
  Crown and stem adjustment
  
  
  Alternatively Grade No. 365
  
  Manufacturer: Waltham
  
  Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
  
  Movement Serial Number: 24688942
  
  Grade: No. 365
  
  Model: 1997
  
  Estimated Production Year: 1924
  
  Run Quantity: 5,000
  
  Total Production: 298,949
  
  Size: 3/0s
  
  Jewels: 15 Jewels
  
  Movement Configuration: Hunting
  
  Movement Finish: Nickel
  
  Movement Setting: Pendant
  
  Plate: 3/4 Plate
  
  Hairspring: Breguet
  
  Adjusted: No
  
  Railroad Grade: No
  
  Don't wait in this one, this will not last long. Remember, this is a 3/0 size, much harder to find than a "0" size today!
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