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Let's See Your Early Wrist Watches
Hi Gents,
I have always had a passing interest in old watches but must confess know absolutely nothing about this subject. I'm sure some of you may have example or know about this topic. So if so can I ask members to share any early military wrist watches they have and also their knowledge? I for one would be fascinated to learn a little more. Cheerio, Roy
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Pocket watch
Roy
I do not know much about the topic of watches but picked up this pocket watch a few years ago. Was sold by D.E. Black & co. In Calgary Alberta, but was actually an Omega watch. Black was a supplier of CEF badges, I do not have an example on hand but have seen D.E. Black makers marks on cap badges. |
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Pocket watch
Pic of watch
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Roy here's one of mine,
WW1 trench watch on replacement strap, 32mm 9ct gold case with 12mm wire lugs. Swiss movement unsigned. Panda dial with cathederal hands and railtrack outer minute ring, seconds sub dial at 6'o'clock. Last edited by rmarsden; 28-12-18 at 11:31 AM. |
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Watch has original bevelled crystal. The problem with these early watches at 11mm thick they are very easy to knock when wearing them.
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Thank you Gents,
Some handsome time pieces indeed and lovely to see. That's a thought Ron, in regards the thickness. Not having owned an early wristwatch it's something I had not realized. I know the topic is vast with officially issued examples, privately purchased watches and perhaps some of the most interesting, those few examples I have heard of which have an inscription of some kind. The latter of course being possible with either of the two former groups mentioned. Nice to see these chaps, looking forward to seeing what else our membership can dig up. Cheers, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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