We recently came across a silver Marvin half-hunter trench watch dating from 1915, which was retailed by the famous London department store, Harrods. It caught…
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In previous Time Worn Watches articles, the military focus has nearly always been on trench watches. In this post, we thought we might turn our…
Leave a CommentThe period between 1910 and 1920 profoundly reshaped watchmaking. This decade witnessed a significant shift in watch design. Pocket watches had long dominated the market.…
Leave a CommentThis is an interesting brand, Audax. Until a week ago, I had never heard of the brand. However, it did catch my attention and I…
Leave a CommentThe First World War marked a turning point in how battles were fought and timed. For the first time, British generals directed operations from remote…
Leave a CommentI recently came across this gentleman’s antique silver Zenith trench watch from Favre Leuba, dating from 1916. The Favre Leuba name was not one I…
Leave a CommentThe trench watch or “wristlet” was a type of watch that evolved on the battlefields of World War I. Pocket watches, worn by civilian men…
6 CommentsThis is a black dialled Tavannes trench watch from 1914. It took me several days to complete my research, and I had been looking to…
2 CommentsA service is needed to clean and re-lubricate the movement. This will ensure the timekeeping is within normal tolerances and prevent the oils from drying,…
2 CommentsWhen starting an antique collection, it can be easy to get carried away, buying the first item that you see. However, if you do not…
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