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Anonymous Sterling Silver Flip-Out Military Hunter-Style Wristwatch

Partially verified

This unbranded gentleman's wristwatch features an outer sterling silver case equipped with a hinged flip-out protective cover in a hunter configuration. Nested within the outer framework is an inner square watch head holding a cream dial with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds display at the 6 o'clock position. The manually wound mechanical timepiece is mounted on a black leather strap, measuring 26 mm in width and 42 mm in lug height, approximately dated by the source to between 1920 and 1940.

Front view of the wristwatch worn on wrist with the hinged silver outer cover opened to display the dial
Front view of the wristwatch worn on wrist with the hinged silver outer cover opened to display the dial — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Flip-out hunter wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
VWS3222cs
Source-reported date
1920-1940 (Approx)
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Architecture and Hunter Configuration

The watch is housed in an outer sterling silver case equipped with a hinged flip-out assembly. As observed in the supplied imagery, the protective outer lid hinges along the top edge, opening upwards to reveal the internal square watch head. The vendor speculates that this configuration was 'most likely used as a shock protection system' tailored for battlefield conditions.

According to the listing specifications, the case dimensions measure 26 mm in width and 42 mm in lug height, with a 17 mm lug width fitted with a leather strap. Observationally, the inner face of the hinged cover reveals stamped marks and numbers, visible as '88'.

Evidence for this section
  • “It features a complete sterling silver-hinged flip-out case, most likely used as a shock protection system.”
  • “Hinged outer lid opens upwards along the top edge to expose the square watch dial.”
  • “Lug Height 42mm Width 26mm Lug width 17mm”
  • “Inner lid bears stamped hallmarks and numerical stampings, visible as '88'.”

Dial and Display

Positioned within the outer frame is a small square watch head fitted with a plexiglass crystal and a cream-coloured dial. Visual inspection confirms stylised Arabic numerals and a small rectangular or square subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock.

The seller describes the piece as a 'Completely Unbranded Silver Cased Gentleman's Wristwatch'. Specific model reference information and maker branding are not recorded in the source documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Inside of the case sits a small square watch head. The dial is beautifully aged and textured with a small sub-second dial at 6.”
  • “Cream dial displays stylised Arabic numerals and a small rectangular or square sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock.”
  • “Crystal Plexiglass”
  • “Completely Unbranded Silver Cased Gentleman's Wristwatch with Unique Flip Out Mechanism”
  • “Model Ref Unknown”

Technical Attribution and Listing Discrepancies

The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photograph, and the listing notes the calibre and jewel count as 'Unknown'. The seller lists the winding as manual and the movement type as mechanical, stating an approximate date range of 1920 to 1940.

There is an unresolved contradiction in the seller's documentation regarding condition and operational status. While the listing header explicitly specifies 'Spares or Repairs', the body text asserts that the watch was 'recently serviced by our in-house watchmaker and is therefore running well and is sold with a warranty'. Because internal movement photographs are absent and claims conflict, running condition and service history remain unverified vendor claims.

Evidence for this section
  • “Winding Manual Bracelet Leather Movement Type Mechanical”
  • “Calibre Unknown Date of Issue 1920-1940 (Approx) Jewels Unknown”
  • “Spares or Repairs”
  • “The watch was recently serviced by our in-house watchmaker and is therefore running well and is sold with a warranty.”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks and assay or maker stamps appear on the inner lid alongside the '88' stamping?
  • What movement calibre, ebauche maker, and jewel count are fitted inside the square watch case?
  • Why does the seller's listing state 'Spares or Repairs' in the title while claiming the watch was recently serviced and is running well?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Anonymous Sterling Silver Flip-Out Military Hunter-Style Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialSterling Silver“Case Sterling Silver”
SKUVWS3222cs“SKU: VWS3222cs”
Case dimensions42mm lug height, 26mm width, 17mm lug width“Lug Height 42mm Width 26mm Lug width 17mm”
Dial colourCream“Dial Cream”
CrystalPlexiglass“Crystal Plexiglass”
Movement typeMechanical manual wind“Winding Manual Bracelet Leather Movement Type Mechanical”
Stated warranty3 Months“Warranty 3 Months”
Seller condition rating8/10“Condition 8/10”
Box and papersNo/No“Box/Papers No/No”

Visible details

  • Hinged outer lid opens upwards along the top edge to expose the square watch dial.
  • Cream dial displays stylised Arabic numerals and a small rectangular or square sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock.
  • Inner lid bears stamped hallmarks and numerical stampings, visible as '88'.
  • Fitted to an unstitched smooth black leather strap.

Research qualifications

  • Maker and movement calibre are unknown.
  • Movement mechanism is not visible in the provided photograph.
  • Source mentions both 'Spares or Repairs' in headline text and 'running well' under description; condition and service history are source-reported.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Anonymous - Silver Cased Watch - Military-Hunter Style Case – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record aa29d1f2a3

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