Wristwatch · Trench watch
This early twentieth-century wristwatch is identified by the source as a Swiss trench watch dating between 1901 and 1949 from the World War I era. Fitted with wire lugs and a black leather strap, the rounded silver-tone case houses a white dial with Roman numeral hour markers displayed inside circular cartouches. A decorative openwork gold-tone hour hand is paired with a slender minute hand, and a serrated winding crown is positioned on the case flank at approximately the 4 o'clock position.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The auction lot records the object title as "SWISS TRENCH WATCH - WW1" and categorizes the period as "1901-1949". It is further listed under the "Unisex" gender classification.
The auction record does not state a manufacturer, movement reference, or specific year of production beyond the broad period given.
Visible observations record a "White dial with black Roman numerals set inside circular cartouches".
The handset is documented as a "Gold-tone decorative hour hand with openwork ornament and a slender minute hand".
The exterior shows a "Rounded silver-tone case with wire lugs attached to a black strap". The winding hardware is noted as a "Serrated winding crown set low on the case flank at approximately 4 o'clock".
No details regarding internal hallmarks, case back inscriptions, or the underlying movement are recorded in this source.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Number | 94131777 | “No. 94131777” |
| Listing Title | SWISS TRENCH WATCH - WW1 | “SWISS TRENCH WATCH - WW1” |
| Period | 1901-1949 | “1901-1949” |
| Gender | Unisex | “Unisex” |
| Auction Result | €145 | “Sold for €145” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c0de4a39b6
