Wristwatch · Half-hunter trench wristwatch

Vintage Military Trench Style Half Hunter Wristwatch Marked A.G.R.

Partially verified

This trench-style wristwatch features a sterling silver half-hunter protective case attributed by source documentation to London importer Arthur George Rendell through the engraved sponsor's mark AGR. Dating approximately to the World War I era, the watch incorporates a hinged front cover with a central aperture designed to protect the crystal. The white enamel dial is styled with large outlined black Arabic numerals, an accented red 12, skeletonized cathedral hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position. Measuring 35 mm in width, the manual-wind mechanical movement is housed inside wire lugs on a black leather strap.

Dial view of the half-hunter trench watch with front protective cover raised — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category: Wristwatch · Half-hunter trench wristwatch
Maker / attribution: Arthur George Rendell
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: VWS3227CS
Source-reported date: circa WWI era
Country: United Kingdom

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 Construction and Attribution

This timepiece features a sterling silver half-hunter protective case, a configuration designed to shield the crystal. The case is engraved with the mark 'AGR', which is attributed to Arthur George Rendell, a London-based importer of Swiss watches active since 1907.

The interior of the caseback displays various import marks and a serial number. The specific origins and history of these internal marks are not recorded in the provided source material.

Evidence for this section

“The Sterling silver case is engraved AGR, denoting it to be originally made by Arthur George Rendell of Clerkenwell Road, London who was an importer of Swiss watches from 1907”
“On the inside caseback, you can also see various import marks as well as a serial number but we have not been able to find much information regarding its origins.”

Dial and Visual Features

Beneath the hinged front cover is a white enamel dial featuring large black Arabic numerals and an accented red numeral 12. Time is indicated by cathedral-style hands, and a subsidiary seconds register is located at the 6 o'clock position.

Operational controls include a winding crown on the case side, which is accompanied by a small push-pin setting button positioned below it.

Evidence for this section

“Underneath the protection case, a gorgeous white enamel dial with traditional large black numerals, sub-seconds counter at 6 and red 12.”
“Small push-pin setting button is located below the winding crown on the case side.”

Mechanical and Physical Specification

The watch is powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement. The specific calibre, jewel count, and power reserve are not recorded. The case measures 35 mm in width and 43 mm in lug height, with a 12 mm lug width.

The timepiece is estimated to date to the World War I era. While reported as mechanically sound, the date of the last service is not recorded.

Evidence for this section

“Winding Manual”
“Calibre Unknown”
“Width 35mm”
“Lug Height 43mm”
“Date of Issue WWI Era (Approx)”

Open research questions

What specific details do the internal import marks reveal regarding the case's Swiss origin?
Does the serial number allow for a more precise manufacturing date than the WWI era estimate?
What are the specific operational requirements or limitations associated with the push-pin setting mechanism?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage Military Trench Style Half Hunter Wristwatch Marked A.G.R.
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Case Material	Sterling Silver	“The Sterling silver case is engraved AGR”
Attributed Importer/Maker	Arthur George Rendell	“originally made by Arthur George Rendell of Clerkenwell Road, London who was an importer of Swiss watches from 1907”
Estimated Era	WWI Era	“Date of Issue WWI Era (Approx)”
Dial Color	White enamel with red 12	“white enamel dial with traditional large black numerals, sub-seconds counter at 6 and red 12”
Case Width	35mm	“Width 35mm”
Winding Mechanism	Manual	“Winding Manual”

Visible details

Hinged half-hunter protective front bezel is opened upward to expose the entire dial.
White enamel dial displays outline Arabic numerals, cathedral hands, and a small seconds register at 6 o'clock.
Small push-pin setting button is located below the winding crown on the case side.

Research qualifications

Specific movement calibre, jewel count, and precise manufacturer are unknown.
Caseback interior and movement are not shown in the provided photographs.

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

Consulted source

Vintage - Military Trench Style - Half Hunter - Wristwatch - Marked A.G.R. – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 666fc8f45a

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