{"title":"Trench Watches","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"primax-trench-watch","title":"Primax Trench Watch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe history of the trench watch is as fascinating as it is rather dramatic. These watches rose to fame during the 1910’s as World War I raged on. Soldiers headed to conflict needed time keepers and carrying around pocket watches was no longer ideal. The solution came in the form of the wristwatch. Much like their pocket watch predecessors these trench watches were fitted with enamel or porcelain dials, this made for a beautiful but delicate watch. Crazy to think many survived unscathed. What makes this watch distinctive is not its size, movement, nor aesthetic. What stands out here is its yellowish plastic crystal. You see, at night during war time the radium luminescence emanating from the dial would prove to be a hazard. Lurking around the trenches the enemy could spot the hunkered down soldier, and in a result giving away the entire squadron’s position. Watch manufacturers would try to darken the dial luminosity by outfitting the watch with a dark crystal. In this case a yellow one. Case size is 32 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Primax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899871166651,"sku":"MOTWW-010","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/products\/PrimaxTrenchWatch-948.jpg?v=1670085696"},{"product_id":"tavannes-cushion-case-with-porcelain-dial-on-sterling-silver-case","title":"Cushion Case with Porcelain Dial on Sterling Silver Case","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Page 6\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArguably one of the most charismatic watches in our collection at the moment. This Tavannes with small seconds is a gem. Cased in sterling silver and fitted with a gorgeous porcelain dial featuring roman numerals demarcating the hours flanked by gold dot indices demarcating the minutes. The 1910's watch is sleek and incredibly elegant. The combination of its cushion shaped case and its oversized onion shaped crown makes for an absolutely fantastic Tavannes watch. Sterling silver case, 33 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tavannes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899930804411,"sku":"MOTWW-016","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/products\/Tavannes.jpg?v=1668568030"},{"product_id":"elgin-cushion-with-small-seconds","title":"Cushion with Small Seconds","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 5\" class=\"page\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cushion cased Elgin from the 1920’s featuring small seconds and a heavy lume dial. Even though the watch is around 100 years old its size and design remain relevant today. This Elgin was without a doubt intended to be a tool watch. The large radium filled Arabic numerals coupled with its heavy lume hands hint at the fact that whoever wore this watch (FSF engraved case back initials) needed a reliable and legible timekeeper. Steel case, 32 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 5\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899975499963,"sku":"MOTWW-018","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/products\/ElginCushionwithSmallSeconds.jpg?v=1668569494"},{"product_id":"elgin-porcelain-red-minute-mark-dial-big-crown","title":"Porcelain Red Minute Mark Dial “Big Crown”","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Page 5\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 1910’s Elgin fitted with a porcelain dial and cased in a remarkable sterling silver case, which features an oversized crown. A fantastic detail about this watch are its red five minute demarkations denoted on the edge of the dial, going along beautifully with the black Arabic numerals and white porcelain base plate. Dial size is 32 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43899991883963,"sku":"MOTWW-019","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/products\/ElginPorcelainRedMinuteMarkDial_BigCrown.jpg?v=1668569799"},{"product_id":"longines-cushion-silver-case-with-porcelain-dial","title":"Cushion Silver Case with Porcelain Dial","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage Longines with sterling silver cushion case and Arabic numeral porcelain dial accompanied by outstanding provenance, always a major plus when collecting vintage watches. This particular watch sold in Poland on January 9, 1929 to Zipper, the authorized dealer at the time. It was serviced in 2020 and is in fantastic working order. To find these watches almost 100 years after they first left the factory makes us incredibly happy and proud to be able to share it through our site. 13.34ZZ caliber, serial number \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4.706.861. Case size is 32 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44038802211003,"sku":"MOTWW-023","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/products\/LonginesCushionSilverCasewithPorcelainDial946-2.jpg?v=1689170014"},{"product_id":"elgin-porcelain-dial-with-small-seconds","title":"Porcelain Dial with Small Seconds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable vintage Elgin watch fitted with a magnificent roman numeral porcelain dial with small seconds function. A very cool detail about this watch is its “onion” crown for the fact that its crown resembles one. Another noteworthy aspect of this watch are its thin lugs, which give the Elgin a larger look and feel. Dial size is 33.4 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44596240187579,"sku":"MOTWW-027","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/files\/ElginPorcelainDialwithSmallSeconds-2117R.jpg?v=1683205332"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5142\/7259\/collections\/PrimaxTrenchWatch_5809.webp?v=1775498188","url":"https:\/\/manoftheworld.com\/collections\/trench-watches.oembed","provider":"22 Pcs by Man of the World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}