1914 WWI Waltham Trench Watch, OFFSET CROWN, 15j, Size 0s, DUO Crystal Guard

Description

Be sure to pick up a copy of the WWI Trench Watch books I wrote!
"Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War" and "Waltham Trench Watches of the Great War".
You will receive a FREE Poppy Lapel Pin with this purchase.
Up for sale today is an exceptionally beautiful and very desirable 1914 WWI
OFFSET CROWN
Waltham
Trench Watch, housed in a Philadelphia silverode case that features a high end 15 jewel movement, Mealy Manufacturing "DUO" Crystal Guard, the original
factory
crown and a re-lumed Shadow Box military dial! This is among the earliest offset crown trench watches you'll see. The VERY early models did NOT have a serial number stamped on the inside of the case back.
This absolutely remarkable piece of American craftsmanship is in original cosmetic
condition. Our Great Grandfather's knew how to make things that would last for generations! The incredibly beautiful movement was just completely taken apart and serviced on 6-25-2021, a new mainspring has also been installed. It's now in superb running condition and keeping excellent time. This watch has been tested on a professional timegraph 5000 Machine for accuracy so rest assured! Take another look at picture number three again, this movement is clean as a whistle and stunningly
beautiful
! I'm sure that you have noticed by now that this is not your ordinary trench watch case by a long shot! This is an OFFSET CROWN silverode trench watch case that was manufactured by the Philadelphia Watch Case Company, circa 1914.
The case has NOT been polished, just cleaned up a bit. Plus, this watch still has the original factory crown! This Waltham has been fitted with a WWI Mealy Manufacturing "DUO" Crystal Guard. This is the "snap-on" version and it's in great condition.
This watch is simply incredible! The enamel dial on this WWI Waltham Trench Watch is among the most desirable they ever made, the Shadow Box
military dial
! The dial features a white face, shadow box numerals, an outer track minute markers, the correct blue steel skeleton
hands for this dial and is signed "WALTHAM" near the center. The dial and hands on this Waltham have been re-lumed with safe modern material, brown in color.
This historic and iconic OFFSET CROWN WWI Waltham Trench Watch has been fitted with a hand made dark brown leather Kitchener Strap that absolutely makes the watch! The strap was American made in Nebraska.
Take a look at picture number two again, this watch looks stunning on the wrist! The strap will fit a wrist up to about 8 inches. It will have a bit of wear on it because I seriously could not resist wearing this one for a few days, can you blame me? Here are the movement details: 1913 Waltham, 15 jewels, larger size 0s version, serial number 18593554, grade 115. They just don't make them like this anymore! The case measures 40mm lug tip to lug tip, 32.6mm without the original factory crown with a 10mm lug diameter. This watch still has the original factory glass crystal that is still in pretty good shape. I reseated it using UV cement and a UV curing machine. A brand new inner sleeve has been installed in the crown tube, it now has a nice firm pop, just as it should. This watch is ready to be worn and shown off, it will surely get noticed! I put a lot of time and effort into this incredibly desirable OFFSET CROWN Waltham Trench Watch, I'm sure that you will appreciate the quality and quantity of work that has been done. Solid old World craftsmanship at its finest!
You would be seriously hard pressed to find a finer example of this OFFSET CROWN 1914 WWI Waltham Trench Watch that features an incredible re-lumed Shadow Box Military Dial, 15 jewel movement, Mealy Manufacturing "DUO" Crystal Guard, larger size 0s version, the original factory crown, silverode Philadelphia case and a hand made dark brown leather Kitchener Strap! This one sets the bar!
All watches being shipped Domestically and Internationally will be shipped in a hard shell watch gift box from now on for the MAXIMUM amount of protection during shipment.
All of my stock is not listed here on ebay, looking for something special? Drop me a line.
I spend hours, days, weeks and sometimes months searching the globe to bring you the most unique and rare Elgins and Walthams. I specialize in the most desirable and collectible timepieces like black dials,
RED 12
dials, military dials, trench cases, wire lugs, scrolled cases, solid gold cases, sterling cases and offset crowns most with high jewel counts. All of my watches will be dated pre-1940. If you like what you see please mark me as one of your favorites as I usually list watches on a weekly basis.
The watch will ship within 3 days of cleared payment. If you are using the "buy it now" feature payment must be made at the time of purchase. If this is an auction listing payment is expected within 3 days when the auction ends, if not the item will be re-listed and ebay will be notified of non-payment. All of the above listed item(s) will ship "AS IS". I will not accept returns. Please look closely at the pictures because you will get exactly what you see once you pay for it. Any and all import duty, taxes and customs fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will answer to the best of my ability. Thanks for looking and good luck !
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I will have many more watches that will be up for bid over the next weeks ! ! !
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LRF Antique Watches
Spring, Texas