Longines Military Trench Watch – Base-Metal Case – Vintage Mechanical Watch A beautiful and highly charming vintage Longines Military Trench Watch, featuring a rare early wristwatch design with a compact 28 mm base-metal case, original golden dial and beautiful age patina. This piece has the unmistakable character of the early wristwatch era, when pocket-watch elegance was transformed into practical wrist-worn timekeeping. The watch stands out through its cushion-style case, fixed strap bars, large stylized Arabic numerals, blue hands and small seconds at 6 o’clock. The aged golden dial gives the watch a very authentic vintage presence, full of history and personality. Technical Details Brand: Longines Model: Military Trench Watch Case Material: Base metal Case Size: 28 mm Case Shape: Early cushion / trench-style case Glass: Acrylic glass Dial: Original golden dial with beautiful age patina Hands: Blue hands Movement: Swiss mechanical Longines movement Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds Water Resistance: Untested Strap: Generic textile strap Wrist Size: Fits a wrist up to approximately 20 cm Box: Generic box included Condition Grade: B – signs according to age Condition Report The watch is in Grade B vintage condition, with visible signs of use and age consistent with its historical character. The base-metal case shows scratches, small marks, oxidation, surface wear and natural patina, contributing to its authentic vintage appearance. The original golden dial presents a very attractive aged patina, with visible marks and natural discoloration developed over time. The Arabic numerals and blue hands create a beautiful period-correct look. The acrylic glass shows signs of use and may be polished or replaced by a watchmaker if desired. The watch is fitted with a generic textile strap suitable for a wrist up to approximately 20 cm. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. Story & Heritage Longines is one of Switzerland’s most respected historic watchmakers, with a legacy reaching deep into the golden age of precision timekeeping. During the early 20th century, wristwatches gradually began to replace pocket watches for practical use, particularly among military officers, explorers and professionals who needed to read the time quickly. Many trench watches from this pioneering period were not produced as fully standardised factory models in the modern sense. It was common for retailers and independent watchmakers to assemble watches using anonymous cases supplied by specialised case manufacturers, pairing them with suitable Swiss movements and dials available at the time. For this reason, an unsigned base-metal case combined with a signed movement was a normal feature of the era and reflects the decentralised nature of early wristwatch production. This Longines trench-style watch reflects that important transition. Its cushion-shaped base-metal case, fixed strap bars and legible Arabic numerals are typical of an age when watches were designed primarily for clarity, reliability and daily service. With its original aged dial and mechanical Longines movement, this piece is not simply a watch but a small witness to the beginning of modern wristwatch history—elegant, historical and full of authentic character. Internal Reference Number - SOA 18