G.Driver 10thLF Posted 20 August , 2009 Share Posted 20 August , 2009 Hi a friend of mine bought this watch ages go and he wonders what it actually is he was told it was a "trench watch" look on this little webby for pics http://www.trenchwatch.kk5.org/ any info on it would be great thanks - Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted 20 August , 2009 Share Posted 20 August , 2009 I'm not knowledgeable on watches but I'd say it was a French pocket watch, which I'm putting down to 'acier' being French for steel. I'd call a gent's silver wristwatch from the 1914-18 period (going by the hallmarks) a trench watch but that's just my opinion. Your friend's watch may have served a soldier in the trenches if it was made during or before the Great War. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 20 August , 2009 Share Posted 20 August , 2009 Graham The WD bought large numbers of watches from Switzerland for use by the forces. Normally on the back the broad arrow, plus GSTP (General Service Time Piece) plus a serial number. Your friends watch may have been used in the tremches but it wasn't official issue. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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